What patients and caregivers need to know about
Headaches & Migraines
Non-Surgical
Treatment
Recurring headaches shouldn’t be ignored.
Get a detailed assessment and receive the right treatment towards comfortable, confident days.
OVERVIEW
Most people think a headache has a direct connection with the head,
But in many cases, the real problem is much deeper.
Poor posture can slowly alter the alignment of your head, neck, shoulders, and upper spine. Over time, this results in excessive strain on the muscles, joints, and nerves that support the head. Consequently, many individuals begin to experience frequent headaches, tension headaches, and even recurring migraine headaches, often without realizing that their posture might be a contributing factor.
Whether you experience a dull pain at the back of your head, headaches after extended periods on a laptop, or persistent migraines that disrupt your daily routine, it’s crucial to identify what is causing these symptoms. Effective headache treatment and migraine treatment not only aims to alleviate symptoms but also focus on enhancing posture, body alignment, and movement patterns that may be putting unnecessary pressure on the head, neck, and upper body.
Recurring headaches can affect more than just your head.
Discover how a simple-looking headache can create pain in your back and more complicated issues.
One More Headache, One More Painkiller
Understand What Your Body Is Telling You
Symptoms to watch for
- Frequent Headaches and Migraines
- Recurring Migraine Attacks
- Pain at the Base of the Skull
- Headache Behind the Eyes
- Pressure Around the Temples
- Headaches After Screen Time
- Neck Pain Associated with Headaches
- Neck Stiffness and Tightness
- Shoulder and Upper Back Tension
- Morning Headaches After Waking
- Sensitivity to Light (Photophobia)
- Sensitivity to Sound (Phonophobia)
- Dizziness or Lightheadedness
- Reduced Neck Mobility
- Headaches While Working or Driving
Causes
Forward Head Posture (FHP)
Being one of the most ignored causes of headaches due to bad posture, it is marked by the head moving forward, which puts excessive stress on the neck and upper spine. This might lead to frequent headaches and recurring migraines.
Stiff and tight neck muscles
A constant tension around the head and skull due to chronic tension in the neck muscles can lead to tension headaches, neck pain, and recurrent headache episodes.
Upper Back Dysfunction and Rounded Shoulders
Rounded shoulders can impact the position of your neck and upper back. This puts more strain on the surrounding muscles and joints, which can lead to headaches at the base of the skull and tension in the upper body.
Bad Breathing Mechanics
An improper breathing pattern results in increased tension throughout the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Slowly and gradually, this may contribute to posture-related headaches and repetitive migraine symptoms.
TMJ Problems and Jaw Tightness
Tension in the jaw and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can lead to pain in the head, temples, and face and is often a major factor for headaches behind the eyes and migraine-like symptoms.
Postural Imbalances and Body Misalignment
Your body functions as one interconnected system. Long-standing postural imbalances can significantly impact spinal alignment, which can further increase the strain on the neck and contribute to chronic headaches.
Risk Factors
Poor Sitting and Working Posture
Neck and Shoulder Tightness
Sedentary Lifestyle
High Stress Levels
Previous Neck Injury
WHEN SHOULD YOU VISIT EEZALIGN?
You’ve Tried Everything…
- Taking painkillers
- Resting in a quiet room
- Applying hot or cold packs
- Trying home remedies
- Cutting down on screen time
- Trying neck stretches or exercises
- Avoiding situations that trigger symptoms
- Sleeping it off and waiting for it to pass
But The Headache Keeps Coming Back!
his Is Where Eezalign Comes In
At Eezalign, recurring headaches and migraines are not looked at as just head pain. We assess the factors that may be contributing to your symptoms, including posture, neck and upper-body movement, muscle tension, breathing patterns and overall body mechanics.
01
ASSESS
Posture & Alignment
02
ANALYSE
Neck &Movement Patterns
03
IDENTIFY
Contributing Factors
04
ADDRESS
Individual Treatment Needs
Understand what’s behind your headaches, address the contributing factors, and take the right step towards lasting relief.
FAQs
Medicines may reduce symptoms temporarily, but if the underlying causes such as poor posture, muscle tension, or movement restrictions remain, the headaches may continue to return.
Yes. Poor posture can place extra strain on the neck, shoulders, and upper spine, leading to posture-related headaches and recurrent migraine symptoms.
Spending too much time on screens may lead to forward head posture, neck tightness, and upper back tension along with headaches.
Yes. Many people have headaches caused by tension, stiffness, or restricted movement in the neck.
Morning headaches can be associated with poor sleeping positions, neck stiffness, muscle tension, or accumulated postural stress over time.
Although migraines have various triggers, inadequate posture and excessive tension in the neck can impact the frequency and severity of migraines for some people.
This is typically related to tension and stress in the muscles and joints of the upper neck that support the head.
Certainly. Tensed shoulders can put additional strain on the neck and upper back, which may contribute to recurring headaches.
Extended sitting can lead to poor posture, muscle fatigue, and neck strain, all of which can heighten headache symptoms.
At EEZAlign, we evaluate posture, body alignment, neck mechanics, and movement patterns to pinpoint factors that may be causing recurring headaches and migraines, rather than just addressing symptom relief.
