🤕 Headaches: What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You (and How Chiropractic Can Help)

Headaches are one of the most common health complaints in Australia — yet so many people accept them as “normal.”
Whether it’s tension after a long day, pain that starts behind the eyes, or that dull throb that creeps up from your neck, headaches are your body’s way of asking for balance and support.

At Align & Restore Chiropractic in Pascoe Vale, we help patients find the cause behind recurring headaches — not just temporary relief.

🧠 Understanding Different Types of Headaches

Not all headaches are the same. Understanding where yours come from can help guide the best care.

💢 Tension headaches: The most common type. Often caused by muscle tightness in the neck, shoulders, and scalp — usually from posture or stress.

🌩️ Cervicogenic headaches: These start in the neck or upper back and refer pain up toward the head. They often worsen with neck movement or sitting for long periods.

🌪️ Migraines: These can be intense, lasting for hours or even days. Triggers can include hormones, diet, stress, or nerve sensitivity in the neck and spine.

Regardless of type, one thing is certain — your body is communicating that something needs attention.

📱 The Hidden Triggers We Don’t Notice

In our fast-paced lives, small habits can quietly build tension and inflammation:

💻 Long hours at desks or screens
🤯 Stress and lack of downtime
💤 Poor sleep or dehydration
😬 Clenching the jaw or grinding teeth
🧍‍♀️ Postural strain from looking down at phones

All of these can affect how the muscles and joints of your neck and shoulders function — which, in turn, affects blood flow and nerve communication to the head.

🌿 How Chiropractic Care Can Help

At Align & Restore Chiropractic, we take a gentle, whole-body approach to headache management.
We look for underlying spinal restrictions, muscle tension, or postural imbalances that may be triggering your pain.

Chiropractic care can help by:
💆 Reducing tension in neck and shoulder muscles
🔄 Improving spinal movement and alignment
🧘 Enhancing nervous system function and relaxation
🌸 Supporting long-term posture and stress resilience

Many patients notice fewer headaches, better energy, and improved sleep after addressing the root cause of their discomfort.

✨ Everyday Tips to Reduce Headache Frequency

💧 Stay hydrated: Dehydration is a sneaky but common headache trigger.
💺 Move more: Stand up or stretch every hour if you sit often.
😌 Practice stress relief: Deep breathing, gentle walks, or mindfulness help relax tight muscles.
📱 Screen breaks: Give your eyes and neck a rest regularly.
🛏️ Sleep well: Maintain a consistent sleep schedule and supportive pillow.

🌼 Find Natural Relief That Lasts

Headaches don’t have to be a normal part of life — and you shouldn’t have to rely on painkillers to get through the day.
Gentle, personalised chiropractic care can help your body move, rest, and function the way it’s meant to.

👉 Book an appointment at Align & Restore Chiropractic in Pascoe Vale and take the first step toward clear, calm, and pain-free days.