Short answer: Yes. Tension-type headache is frequently linked to neck and shoulder muscle tension, posture and stress. Painkillers suppress the symptom temporarily; the lasting solution addresses muscle tension, posture and stress together.
How to recognise it
- Two-sided, pressing, band-like pain
- Tenderness at the back of the head and temples
- Worse after long screen use
- Usually no nausea or light sensitivity
Difference from migraine
Migraine is usually one-sided, throbbing, with nausea and light sensitivity. A doctor makes the distinction; new, severe or unusual headaches need a medical assessment first.
What physiotherapy does
- Neck–shoulder tension and posture assessment
- Manual therapy, trigger point work
- Posture and stretching programme, ergonomics
- Relaxation and stress management with a psychologist if stress is a driver
