Find Relief from Headaches

Understanding Postural Headaches

Did you know there are over 200 different kinds of headache, with many different causes? Some headaches are triggered by tension and stiffness in the neck and upper back, often linked to prolonged sitting, stress, or poor posture - postural headaches are a kind of headaches we can treat.

Postural headaches may start gradually and build through the day, often worsening with computer work, phone use, or long periods of sitting.

Common Causes of Postural Headaches

• Desk or computer work
• Prolonged phone or device use causing mechanical strain (“tech-neck”)
• Muscle tightness in the neck and shoulders
• Reduced spinal mobility
• Stress-related tension

When to Seek Help

You should consider professional assessment if you experience:

• Dull, aching headaches that begin in the neck or shoulders
• Pain spreading to the back, temples, or front of the head
• Headaches worse after sitting or towards the end of the day
• Recurring headaches that interfere with work, concentration, or  sleep

You should seek urgent medical attention if you develop sudden severe headache, vision changes, confusion, loss of coordination, vomiting, or other neurological symptoms.

How We Assess Headaches

At Tenby Chiropractic, your initial consultation includes:

• Case history – understanding how your headaches developed and how they are affecting you
• Medical, drug and surgical history – factoring in the bigger health picture and understanding your complaint in context
• Physical examination – observation, testing  neck and spinal movement, muscle tone, and nerve function, along with blood pressure assessment and other medical, neurological, and orthopaedic testing.
• Cranial nerve examination – if needed, a full examination of the nerves of the head and neck to better understand your condition

How We Can Help

• Chiropractic care – safe, evidence-based manual therapies including spinal manipulation, joint mobilisation, and soft tissue manual therapy techniques to reduce tension and restore mobility
• General or rehabilitation exercises – tailored to improve neck and shoulder function, posture, and stability
• Posture and ergonomic advice – practical guidance on workstation setup and daily activities
• Exercise prescription – from simple stretches to structured strengthening, depending on your needs
• Self-care plans – guidance on all the things you need to do at home to get better, from stretches to stress  management, to nutrition advice and beyond
• Clear referral pathway – if medical assessment or imaging is required, we will notify your GP

Why Choose Us

• Comprehensive care – combining chiropractic treatment and rehabilitation exercises

• Evidence-based approach – every treatment is guided by the latest NICE and World Health Organisation musculoskeletal care guidelines.

• Individualised treatment plans – no generic handouts; your plan is tailored to your specific condition, goals, and lifestyle. We choose treatment types which are best suited to your case

• Local, trusted expertise – supporting patients across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion with professional, patient-centred care that understands the wider healthcare picture in West Wales

Book your consultation today and take the first step towards reducing posture-related headaches and restoring comfortable, confident movement.