Wellness

Can Massage Help Tension Headaches?

A lot of headaches don't actually start in your head. They start in tight neck and shoulder muscles that have been clenched all day.

Where tension headaches come from

Long hours at a desk, poor posture and stress cause the muscles at the base of your skull, neck and shoulders to tighten. That tension can refer pain up into your head, producing the dull, band-like ache of a tension headache.

How massage helps

Therapeutic and deep tissue massage focus on releasing that neck and shoulder tension. As the muscles let go, many people find their headaches become less frequent and less intense. It isn't magic, it's simply muscles finally relaxing.

What you can do between sessions

• Set your screen to eye level and keep your shoulders relaxed, not shrugged
• Take a short movement break every hour
• Stay hydrated and get consistent sleep
• Gently stretch your neck and shoulders through the day

If tension headaches sound familiar, a focused session can help. Explore therapeutic massage or book online any time.