If you reach for painkillers most afternoons because of a tight, throbbing headache — or headaches that seem to follow the same pattern week after week — tension or dysfunction in the neck may sometimes be contributing to what you’re feeling. For desk workers in Burnaby, prolonged screen time and sustained posture can place extra strain on the neck and upper back.
The Neck-Headache Connection
Hours spent looking at a screen can contribute to tension in the muscles at the base of the skull and upper neck. In some cases, pain originating from the neck can be referred upward into the head — a pattern seen with cervicogenic headaches.
How Chiropractic Care May Help
A chiropractic assessment looks at mobility and function through the cervical spine and surrounding areas, identifying restrictions or movement patterns that may be contributing to symptoms. Depending on the assessment, care may include manual therapy, mobility work, exercise, and postural guidance.
Building Better Habits
Alongside treatment, small changes to your workstation — screen height, chair support, and regular movement breaks — can help reduce ongoing strain through the neck and upper back.
If recurring headaches are becoming a regular part of your week, our chiropractic team at Joayo Therapy in Brentwood, Burnaby can assess whether neck or movement-related factors may be contributing and help build an appropriate care plan.
