INTEGRA · CONDITIONS & INFORMATION
Headaches. Understanding The Pattern.
When headaches interrupt your plans, clear answers matter. Start by understanding the pattern and which kind of help may be right for you.
Start With The History
We ask where the pain is, how often it happens, what accompanies it and whether anything has changed. Keeping a headache diary can help you describe the pattern. New, frequent or changing headaches may need a GP assessment before considering care here.
Where The Neck May Be Relevant
Some headaches arise from the neck and are described as cervicogenic headaches. Having neck pain alongside a headache does not by itself establish that diagnosis. If assessment suggests a musculoskeletal contribution, we can discuss whether exercise, advice or hands-on care is appropriate. We do not claim that chiropractic treats every type of headache.
When To Get Medical Help
Call 999 or go to A&E for a sudden extremely painful headache, or headache with weakness, confusion, speech or walking difficulty, seizure, loss of vision, or a high fever and stiff neck. A headache after a recent head injury also needs emergency assessment. Seek urgent GP or NHS 111 advice for headache with vomiting, eye or vision problems, or pain triggered by exercise or coughing. See the full NHS guidance.
A Decision You Can Understand
We explain the assessment findings, relevant options and when another professional is best placed to help. Explore the neck pain guide
Guidance & Further Reading
Sources checked 21 October 2026. General information, not a diagnosis or personal treatment advice.
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