Head and neck · San Juan de Alicante
Migraine and headache: fewer attacks, more control
When headaches come back every week, the neck, the jaw and built-up tension are often part of the problem. We assess what is adding to your pain and work on it with manual therapy, exercise and practical advice for your day, in coordination with your doctor.
Does this sound familiar?
- Headache that starts at the base of the skull and spreads to the forehead or eyes
- Attacks that match stressful weeks or long hours at a screen
- A stiff, loaded neck before or during the pain
- You clench your teeth or wake up with jaw pain
- You take painkillers several days a month
- Dizziness or unsteadiness together with the pain
What we treat
Cervicogenic headache
Headache that comes from the joints and muscles of the neck.
Tension-type headache
Pressing pain, like a band around the head, linked to muscle tension.
Migraine
We work on the neck and jaw factors that can increase how often attacks happen, alongside your neurologist’s treatment.
Jaw pain (TMJ)
Teeth grinding and jaw joint pain that add to the headache.
How we work on it
Assessment
We review your pain history, your neck and jaw, and any warning signs that need a doctor first.
Manual therapy
Osteopathy and techniques for the neck, upper back and jaw to calm the area down.
Exercise
Strength and control of the neck and deep muscles, with a simple home programme.
Habits and diary
Screens, sleep and stress: we show you how to keep a headache diary so we can see what changes and adjust the plan.
Techniques we use
Frequently asked questions
Can physiotherapy cure migraine?
Migraine is a neurological condition and its treatment is led by your doctor. Physiotherapy can help reduce how often and how strongly attacks happen when the neck or jaw are involved, and it is especially useful for cervicogenic and tension-type headache.
How do I know if my headache comes from my neck?
It usually starts at the base of the skull, gets worse with certain postures or movements and comes with neck stiffness. In the first session we examine your neck to see whether it reproduces your pain.
When should I see a doctor first?
If it is a new, very intense headache, it changes suddenly, or it comes with fever, weakness, vision or speech problems, or after a blow to the head. In those cases we refer you to a doctor before treating.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on each case. We first see how your pain responds in the early sessions and then space out visits while you follow your home exercise programme.
Content reviewed by Francisco Sevila Sánchez, physiotherapist and osteopath (C.O.) · Updated November 2026
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