A headache isn’t “just a headache.”
For many people, headaches can be exhausting, frustrating, and at times completely debilitating. They can make it difficult to focus at work, enjoy time with family, exercise, sleep well, or simply get through the day.
Many of the people we see have been living with headaches for months or even years.
They’ve tried painkillers, massages, new pillows, stretching, and countless home remedies.
Yet the headaches keep returning.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated, dismissed, or like nobody has truly taken the time to understand why your headaches keep happening, you’re not alone.
The good news? There is often more to the story than simply treating the symptoms.
Headaches can present in many different ways.
Common symptoms include:
For some people, headaches occur occasionally. For others, they become a weekly or even daily struggle.
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One of the most overlooked contributors to headaches is the neck, particularly the upper cervical spine, the joints and muscles located at the top of the neck just below the skull.
The nerves from this region communicate closely with areas of the head and face. When these structures become irritated or dysfunctional, pain can be felt not only in the neck but also in the head, temples, behind the eyes, and even the jaw.
A common example is a cervicogenic headache or suboccipital headache, which often starts at the base of the skull before travelling upwards into the head.
People frequently report:
This is one of the reasons a thorough examination of the neck is so important when assessing headaches.
Headaches are often multifactorial, meaning there can be several contributing factors.
Some of the most common include:
Gut health may also play a role for some individuals. Emerging research suggests that the gut and brain are closely connected, and some people notice clear links between digestive issues and their headaches.
Because every person is different, identifying your specific triggers is often an important part of the process.
At The Third Space, we don’t just focus on the headache itself; we focus on understanding why it may be happening.
Your assessment includes a detailed health history and physical examination. We assess the neck, particularly the upper cervical spine, alongside the muscles, joints, nervous system, posture, and, when appropriate, the jaw.
Where relevant, we may also discuss lifestyle factors such as stress levels, sleep quality, hydration, nutrition, and other contributors that could be influencing your symptoms.
Our goal is to create a personalised chiropractic plan that addresses the factors most relevant to you, helping you reduce the frequency and intensity of your headaches and regain confidence in your health.
Whether you’re experiencing tension headaches, headaches that start in the neck, recurring migraines, or persistent pain that nobody has been able to explain, we’re here to help.
At The Third Space in Amsterdam-Oost, we take the time to listen, investigate thoroughly, and help you understand what may be driving your symptoms.
Because life is hard enough without living in fear of your next headache.
