PRIMUS PHYSIO
Physiotherapy treatment for headaches caused by the neck — one of the most under-diagnosed and most treatable types of headache.
A cervicogenic headache is a headache that originates from the cervical spine — the joints, muscles and nerves of the neck. It is a common but frequently missed diagnosis. Patients often spend years being treated for migraines or tension headaches with limited success, not realising that the neck is the source. The good news: cervicogenic headaches respond very well to physiotherapy when correctly identified.
Your first session is £60 (60 minutes) — assessment, diagnosis and hands-on treatment combined. Follow-up sessions are £40 (30 minutes). Same-week appointments, no GP referral needed.
Pain from the upper cervical spine refers into the head through shared nerve pathways. Common causes include:
Stiffness or irritation in the top two or three cervical joints (C1–C3) is the most common cause. These joints have direct nerve connections to the head and face.
Prolonged forward head posture loads the upper cervical joints and surrounding muscles, sensitising the nerves that refer pain into the head.
A previous neck injury — even one that felt minor at the time — can leave residual joint stiffness that triggers recurrent headaches.
Tension in the suboccipital muscles at the base of the skull, the upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles can all refer pain into the head.
Treatment targets the neck directly — not just the headache. This is what distinguishes physiotherapy from most other headache treatments.
Manual therapy targeting the upper cervical joints is the most evidence-supported treatment for cervicogenic headache — often producing significant reduction in headache frequency within 2–4 sessions.
Release of muscle tension in the suboccipital, upper trapezius and deep neck muscles — addressing the muscular component of referred head pain.
Weakness in the deep cervical stabiliser muscles is consistently found in patients with cervicogenic headache. Specific strengthening addresses this underlying cause.
Identifying and correcting the postural habits that load the upper cervical spine — essential for preventing headache recurrence.
Advice on screen position, pillow height, sleeping position and activity modifications to reduce headache triggers.
"Luqman made me feel at ease, gave me follow-up exercises and resolved my neck issue in just 3–4 sessions. Keep up the excellent work."
— Michele"Luqman knew instantly what was wrong and gave me a clear plan. Haven't had any issues since."
— Lyndsey EdwardsSame-week appointments in Newcastle-under-Lyme. No GP referral needed.
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