One of the common causes of tension headaches is dysfunction in the cervical spine (stiff neck joints and tight muscles.) Osteopathic techniques aim to improve the range of motion in the small joints of the neck so that movement is symmetrical and pain free. Relaxing the muscles of the neck prevents trigger points and referred pain into the head. Osteopaths use a range of treatments from direct stretching and mobilisation of the joints and muscles, to gentle indirect relaxation techniques. The choice of treatment will depend on your individual health and the techniques best suited to relieving your symptoms.