Headache and Jaw Pain

At BodyMatters Clinic in Belsize Park, London, we provide a range of evidence-informed approaches to support people experiencing headaches, jaw pain, and related symptoms. Our multidisciplinary team includes osteopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage therapists, and acupuncturists, working together to help you manage discomfort and improve your wellbeing.

Our care may include gentle osteopathy and chiropractic techniques, such as spinal manipulation, to ease muscle and joint tension that can contribute to tension-type and cervicogenic headaches. Physiotherapy may be used to provide tailored exercises, posture advice, and self-management strategies for improved movement, jaw function, and relaxation. Our massage therapy team offer targeted soft-tissue techniques, including buccal (intra-oral) massage, to reduce tightness in the jaw, face, neck, and shoulders. We also offer acupuncture (dry needling), which uses fine needles to relieve muscle tension and encourage relaxation, particularly where headaches may be linked to stress or muscular tightness.

Alongside hands-on care, we focus on lifestyle and trigger assessment, helping you to identify and manage contributing factors such as stress, sleep, posture, and working environment.

At BodyMatters, your care is always tailored to you. Where appropriate, we will also recommend input from your GP or dentist to ensure you receive the most suitable support for persistent or complex headache and jaw pain symptoms.

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Types of headache we can support

Not all headaches are the same, and different causes may benefit from different approaches. At BodyMatters Clinic in London, our team can support people experiencing:

Tension-Type Headaches - The most common form of headache, often described as a tight band across the forehead or pressure at the temples. These are frequently linked to stress, screen time, or muscle tension in the neck and shoulders. Our clinicians use evidence-informed techniques to help ease muscular tightness and provide strategies for long-term self-management.

Cervicogenic Headaches - These headaches originate from dysfunction in the neck and upper spine, sometimes radiating to the back of the head, temples, or behind the eyes. Assessment and gentle manual therapy, combined with posture and movement strategies, may help to reduce contributing factors.

Jaw-Related Headaches - Jaw pain and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD) can contribute to headaches, particularly if you clench or grind your teeth. We may use gentle approaches such as soft-tissue therapy, buccal massage, acupuncture and exercises for the jaw and neck, alongside advice on lifestyle triggers like stress and sleep.

Migraines - Migraines are a distinct type of headache, often more severe and sometimes accompanied by nausea, visual changes, or sensitivity to light. These require medical diagnosis and management by a GP or specialist. Our clinicians can support people living with migraines by helping to reduce neck and shoulder tension, advise on posture, and provide lifestyle advice around stress and sleep.

01. Listening to you

Your first visit begins with time to share your full experience of headaches, jaw pain, or TMJD-related symptoms. We want to understand how these issues affect your daily life, work, and wellbeing.

02. Thorough Assessment

We carry out a detailed musculoskeletal, neurological and jaw assessment, looking at posture, movement, muscle tension, and potential headache triggers such as stress, sleep, or work environment.

03. Personalised Care Plan

You’ll receive a tailored plan that may include manual therapy, targeted exercises, relaxation strategies, acupuncture and self-care advice - all designed to support comfort and function. We like to understand your preferences of treatment and what has helped you in the past.

04. Evidence-Informed Approaches

Our team draw on safe, research-guided methods such as osteopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture (dry needling), buccal massage, and spinal manipulation where appropriate.

05. Ongoing Support & Guidance

We provide clear guidance on managing symptoms at home and advice on when to seek further help from your GP, dentist, or specialist for persistent or more complex headaches.

Why Choose Us?

Experienced Team – our osteopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage therapists, and acupuncturists have extensive experience in supporting people with headaches, jaw pain, and musculoskeletal conditions.

Evidence-Informed Care – we draw on the latest research and clinical guidelines to ensure your care is safe, effective, and personalised.

Collaborative Approach – if needed, we work closely with GPs, dentists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure you receive the right support.

Tailored to You – no two headaches are the same. We take the time to understand your symptoms, lifestyle, and goals to create a plan that fits you.

Convenient Central London Location – our modern Belsize Park clinic is easily accessible and designed to provide a calm, professional environment. Parking is available on site at the clinic.

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