Migraine & Neck Tension: Fast Relief with Physio + Therapeutic Massage

If your headache starts in the neck and creeps behind one eye, you are not imagining it. Tight suboccipitals and upper‑trap muscles, plus irritated upper‑cervical joints, can create trigger points that refer pain into the head. Screens, driving and stress make it worse; sleep, posture and muscle control make it better. Our job is to calm the pain now and fix the cause so it stops coming back.

Does this sound like your headache?

• One‑sided head/eye pain that begins in the neck

• Worse after long desk work or with neck movement

• Base‑of‑skull tenderness; neck/shoulder stiffness

• May include light/sound sensitivity or mild nauseaSafety note: If you have a sudden “worst ever” headache, head injury, fever with a stiff neck, or new weakness/vision/speech changes, seek medical care.
  

What’s actually going on (plain English)Neck muscles at the base of the skull tighten and the upper‑cervical joints get irritated. That combination sparks trigger points that send pain upwards. It’s a neck‑driven headache pattern, so treatment must target soft tissue, posture and motor control—not just medicate the symptoms.

Why it keeps coming back

• Forward‑head posture and rounded shoulders from screen time or driving

• Muscle imbalances: overactive upper traps/levator, underactive deep neck flexors and scapular stabilisers

• Lifestyle load: heavy bags on one side, poor sleep, high stressBottom line: When capacity is low and demand is high, symptoms recur. Restore alignment, mobility and control—and reduce local inflammation.
  

The J&J plan (what we do and why it works)

Stage	Goal	What we do in clinic	What you do at home
Acute flare	Calm pain & spasm	HCPC‑led assessment to confirm a neck‑driven pattern and rule out red flags. Therapeutic massage to the suboccipitals, upper traps and levator to release trigger points. Ultrasound or TENS as needed to settle pain.	Break up sitting; supportive pillow; gentle chin nods and scapular setting as advised.
Sub‑acute	Restore movement & control	Posture‑correction work; chest/shoulder soft‑tissue release. Activation of deep neck flexors and scapular stabilisers with simple, repeatable drills.	“Movement snacks” every 30–60 minutes; light stretches; screen at eye level.
Persistent or recurrent	Stop the cycle	Re‑assessment; progressive strengthening and motor‑control. For stubborn myofascial hotspots, we may add radial shockwave to complement hands‑on care.	Keep to your plan 2–3×/week; prioritise sleep and stress hygiene.

Why choose us

• Integrated care: Evidence‑based physiotherapy with generous Korean clinical massage in the same visit.

• Hands‑on first: Deep trigger‑point work, myofascial release and corrective stretching—always adjusted to your tolerance.

• Smart add‑ons: Ultrasound and TENS to reduce deep spasm and modulate pain; radial shockwave when appropriate for chronic myofascial points.
  

Who treats youEvery plan is assessed or overseen by an HCPC‑registered physiotherapist and delivered with our team’s advanced Korean manual therapy expertise.

Quick guide: “Which treatment is best for me?”

Your pattern	Best first step	Why
Neck‑origin, one‑sided headache with base‑of‑skull tenderness	Physio assessment + therapeutic massage; add ultrasound/TENS if needed	Confirms the pattern, releases trigger points and calms pain so you can move.
Tightness after long desk days	Posture‑correction massage + deep neck‑flexor & scapular work	Treats the cause (alignment & control) to prevent repeat flares.
Months‑long, stubborn knots	Physio‑led rehab ± radial shockwave	Targets persistent myofascial pain to break the cycle.

Booking & practicals

• Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–19:20

• Phone: 07882 943540 (main line) / Text: 07935 869938

• Email: info@jjwellcare.comWe’ll assess, treat and coach you in one place—so you leave with less pain and a plan that actually fits your life.