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What Is a Tension Headache?

Tension headaches are felt around the forehead or back of the head and neck like a band and are described as a pressure or feeling of tightness.
They are often described as a dull, aching pain and can sometimes occur for 30 minutes to days. Episodic tension headaches tend to last a few hours, whereas someone who has had headaches for over 3 months can occur daily and last for days at a time.

 I remember working with a client who had to put his whole degree on hold because his tension headaches interfered so badly with his life. So, I can personally resonate with how much these headaches can interfere with life.

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What Are Tension Headache Symptoms?

Tension headache symptoms typically include:
  • Dull, aching head pain often a band across the forehead, sides and the back of the head.
  •  A sensation of tightness or pressure across the forehead or on the sides and back of the head 
  • Tenderness on the scalp, neck, and shoulder muscles
  • Restricted neck movement and pain
  • Reduce motion of the spinal neck joints. 
  • Mild to moderate pain that is not worsened by physical activity
  •  Difficulty concentrating 
  • Irritability or fatigue 
These symptoms may vary in intensity and duration and can still be very disruptive to day-to-day activities.
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What Causes Tension Headache?

With our clinic serving literally 1000s of clients with tension headaches at this point. Our experience tells us that stress in the main trigger for tension headaches without doubt. There are three main stresses.
  • Physical: such as poor posture, being in static positions, to much physical activity, neck injuries, muscle strain, arthritis of the neck, injured discs of the neck, sinus issues, jaw or dental problems and eye strain.
  • Mental/Emotional: Stress and Anxiety, Lack of rest and recuperation, Disturbed sleep. 
  • Chemical: is a big one also with skipping meals, dehydration and certain foods and drinks like caffeine, alcohol, and processed food with MSG or high in nitrates, so anything smoked can trigger tension headaches. 
Awareness is the first step to action and understanding these triggers can often help manage or in some case prevent tension headaches.

What To Do When Tension Headaches Don’t Subside?

If you’ve ever experienced a tension headache, then you know deeply this condition interferes with your everyday life.
It starts as that dull aching pain and then you sense a tightness or pressure around the forehead, back of your head and even the neck.
Your whole life can become increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to:
  • Go to work or perform your job
  • Drive your car or go to the shops 
  • Manage chores around the house
  • Care for your kids or grandkids
  • Engage in exercise or sports
  • Travel or be out with friends
  • Enjoy your hobbies and passions
You try everything you can think of to find relief and you never know when the tension headache will come on.
If this sounds familiar to you, let me explain why this is happening.
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The Key To Breaking The Cycle

The usual problem people run into is something we call “The Loop.”

This is the constant research, action, failure cycle that seems to stay stuck on repeat as you work your way through:

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Medications
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Physical therapy
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Lifestyle modification
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And so many more
Each time you try something new, it persists or worsens and this then turns the tension headache to chronic problem making it harder and longer process to heal.
The most worrying aspect of this cycle is its toll on our physical, emotional, and chemical bodies.

Repeated Physical Stress can increase the risk of further damage.

Repeated Emotional Stress can lower the efficiency of our immune system.
Repeated Chemical Stress from our medications can cause dangerous inflammation.

In reality, treating with painkillers might actually leave you feeling even worse off than you did before and trigger medication overuse headaches.

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The Potential Hidden Dangers Of Treating Tension Headaches With Medications

But even then, you’re told the only option you have for true relief is increasingly stronger medications.

 

You’re tired of reviewing all the self-help options; you’ve exhausted the list of possibilities, so you contacted your GP, who may have referred you to a specialist.

 

The main reason is that the underlying cause of cervicogenic dizziness can vary widely from person to person, making the source more difficult to pinpoint without a specialist.

 

So you either walk away with a vague diagnosis or simple directions to “just take these medications and try this exercise.” This inevitably leads to being prescribed stronger medications But continuously taking painkillers can set off an entirely new wave of health problems.

 

Such as:

 

  • Medication overuse headaches
  • Brain impairment
  • Fatigue
  • Depression
  • Sleep disturbances
  • And More

The key to avoiding these potential complications is to seek out the root cause and correct it without relying solely on medication.

Which is exactly what we can offer you.

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Don’t treat your Tension Headache. Cure it.

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Who Are We & How Can We Help?

We are Life Balance Chiropractic, the UK’s #1 family-friendly care provider for exceptional patient excellence.

 

Our goal is to make your body a better place to live in.

 

In short, our business is the successful treatment of your cervicogenic dizziness.

 

Whether it’s:

 

  • From the neck joints, muscles or nerves
  • Another known cause
  • Or an unknown cause

We can correct it long-term for you.

We do this by offering a very detailed health history and physical examination. This may include x-rays to identify underlying neck problems and how long they have been there and rule out anything else and other causes of your headaches.

 

Care usually involves specific corrective chiropractic care and chiropractic adjustments combined with massage therapy through our proven process, as well as spinal remodelling carried out by expert practitioners that make up the life balance difference. To support your healing at home, we also have a database of over 1000 exercises and stretches, and we combine these with spinal remodelling exercises to improve the shape of your spine and create better long-term spinal alignment for you.

 

Our goal is for you to get your life back.

As one of the top multi-award-winning clinics for chiropractic treatment, we ensure a high level of care in patient satisfaction and customer experience.

 

It is important for us to connect with our patients on a personal level.

That’s why our experienced international team does everything we can to create a pleasant and custom-tailored experience, delivering the best quality care for each unique patient need.

Every time.

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Jen Barlow
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Such a calm atmosphere. From reception staff to the therapists staff are so wrlcoming and friendly.. My treatment plan was explained to me clearly and any questions answered. Highly recommend them!
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Andrew Rigler
2 September 2026
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I went to Life Balance with lower back pain and tightness in this area. After several months of chiropractic treatment the pain has gone, and my flexibility has increased. The team were fantastic, friendly, easy to talk to, always happy to answer any questions and arrange appointments around my busy work and personal schedule. Most importantly, im delighted with the results, and how I feel now, that have enabled me to continue my sporting interests. Thank you Life Balance!
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Elaine Collins
2 September 2026
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Having been going to Life Balance for nearly 2 years . Now only going once a month to be realigned which is so beneficial to us both and feel recharged after our visit. Really friendly staff who always give a warm welcome. Would definitely recommend
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Liquid Mamba
27 August 2026
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I’ve been treated for 10 months now and I could not speak more highly of the wonderful clinical team as well as the smiley faces on the front. I have seen significant neurological changes from issues that I have had long term. My recovery, mobility and strength has also all increased as a result of the treatment. Health should always be the priority and this team have transformed mine. Get yourself booked in!!
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Violetta Smith
16 August 2026
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Since having my daughter, my hips had never felt quite right. I’d also developed a sharp pain around my left shoulder blade and a stiff neck, which was probably not helped by constantly carrying and picking up my very clingy toddler! It had started to affect more than I realised. Housework was uncomfortable, looking after the children felt harder, and being in pain was beginning to affect my mood. I’d even started avoiding certain everyday movements because I was worried I might hurt myself. Someone recommended Life Balance Chiropractic and spoke so highly of the team that I decided to give them a try. I travel from West Parley for my appointments, and it has genuinely been worth the journey. From the beginning, I was really impressed by the new client process. I felt properly listened to, rather than rushed through an appointment, and everything felt personal, smooth and thorough. Seeing my X-rays was particularly helpful because it gave me a much clearer understanding of what was going on. The findings were explained in a way that made sense, and I could finally see why certain things might have been contributing to the way I felt. I started noticing a difference after my first two sessions. Before coming to Life Balance, I would wake up several times during the night in pain and assume I must have slept awkwardly. Recently, I slept through the entire night for the first time in ages. That might sound like a small thing, but when you have young children, waking up with more energy and less pain makes a huge difference. I’m no longer in pain while looking after the house and the children, and picking up my toddler feels so much easier. Harrison is an amazing and incredibly precise chiropractor. Chris has also been brilliant, particularly when working on my hips. He is extremely thorough and pays attention to how my whole body is responding, including muscles and areas I would never have thought were connected. There have been areas that felt incredibly tense before an adjustment and noticeably more relaxed afterwards. I’ve really appreciated that they don’t just focus on the one place that hurts. They look at the bigger picture. The biggest change is that I feel much more confident in my body again. I’m no longer avoiding normal, everyday things because I’m frightened I’ll hurt myself. Being in less pain and sleeping better has made family life feel much easier and more manageable. Everyone at Life Balance is warm, welcoming and genuinely personal. The team always greets me by name, and you never feel like you’re simply the next appointment in the diary. You feel properly cared for. I would absolutely recommend Life Balance Chiropractic in Poole, especially to other mums who haven’t felt quite right since giving birth. For me, making the journey is a complete no-brainer.
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Glenn Jeans
1 August 2026
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I have been going to life balance Chiro now for 9 weeks. All the staff are very professional and really friendly. From my first appointment dr Chris and the team have been working on my back issues and I’m feeling the benefits. Things are finally moving in the right direction and I appreciate this will take time but with their continued treatment I’m very positive of the outcome. Thank you all
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Ashlyn Purdie
30 July 2026
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I have seen an amazing difference in just a few weeks, I have struggled from a young age with my joints. My jaw was cracking every time I ate and was getting painful, with the help of Chiro I can now eat without pain and very few cracks. I am able to go on long walks without my knees and hips hurting or cracking. Hope is very lovely and will answer all my questions and reassure me of any concerns I have.
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Lisa
29 July 2026
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I attended life balance for a free spinal health check up, as I was suffering with back and neck pain on a daily basis, mainly due to my job but past trauma to my neck has contributed over the years. I had a thorough assessment, X-ray’s and a past history account and had a future plan put in place. I started by having two sessions a week for the first two months and had seen a noticeable difference within a few weeks, hardly any headaches, no migraines , barely any pain at the end of a busy working week and also my posture is a lot better then before. I am now having treatment once a week and then spreading out to every couple of weeks in the near future. I was very anxious to start off with due to the sensitivity/pain in my neck area but with reassurance and patience from my chiropractor Chris, I feel I have made massive improvements, not just in my work life but in my home life and also with my energy levels too. Life balance is a calm and friendly place to attend and I would highly recommend them to anyone I know suffering with body pain/problems. So pleased with my progress.
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Paul Windwood
25 July 2026
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Professional staff who are willing to listen to your needs and help to rectify them
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Sheila Warbis
2 July 2026
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Dr Hope has been brilliant! She is very considerate and seems to help a lot in my continued progress.
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You Don’t Have To Know What’s Wrong To Get Help

There are times when multiple issues and symptoms coincide or overlap, especially when considering the different types of headaches.

We do not expect you to know exactly what is wrong.

But if you bring all your symptoms to us, we will help you decipher what has gone wrong and where the problem is and create a custom solution designed specifically for you.
So you can return to a state of ease in your life faster and unlock lasting results.
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