Headaches

The Neck

The neck - why people say it feels 'tight' As upper cervical chiropractors we deal with a small area which can have a huge impact on the whole body. Patients present with a multitude of ...

Migraines and the Upper Cervical Spine

Types of Migraines and headaches There are many different types of migraines which all affect people in different ways. The most common factor is that they can be debilitating and have a significant impact on ...

Craniocervical Instability (CCI) an Upper Cervical Problem

What is CCI and how does it develop? Craniocervical instability (CCI) is a pathological condition whereby there is an increased mobility at an area called the craniocervical junction. This is the region where the top ...

Jaw problems and Upper Cervical Chiropractic

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a versatile joint,located either side connecting your lower jaw to the skull. The TMJ is involved in many day-to-day functions such as speaking and chewing. Problems with this joint can ...

Post Concussion Syndrome – spot the 4 most common signs now!

Post concussion, the signs, the symptoms and the evidence This occurs when the symptoms of concussion persist for 3 months or more after sustaining a mild traumatic brain injury or another type of trauma to ...

5 Ways to Reduce the Symptoms of Headaches

5 Ways to Reduce the Symptoms of Headaches Helpful Ways to Reduce Headaches Everyone suffers from a headache from time to time. The main problem with something as common and as annoying as a headache ...

Cluster Headaches | Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

What are Cluster Headaches?   Cluster headaches are excruciating attacks of pain in one side of the head, often felt around the eye.  They often occur in bouts of frequent attack known as cluster periods, ...

Post-concussion syndrome – Can Upper Cervical Chiropractic help?

What Is Post-concussion syndrome?  When discussing post-concussion syndrome we first need to understand what a concussion is. A concussion is defined as a traumatic brain injury that affects your brain function. Effects are usually temporary ...

Cervicogenic Headaches and Upper Cervical Chiropractic

What is a Cervicogenic Headache? Cervicogenic headache is a chronic headache that arises from the atlanto-occipital and upper cervical joints and is often misdiagnosed. They are a type of secondary headache felt across one side ...

All About Migraines

There are many different types of migraines which all affect people in different ways.  The most common factor is that they can be debilitating and have a significant impact on people's lives. We look after ...