What body signals to notice and when massage should not be the first step.
Why the neck may relate to the head
The neck, shoulder girdle and suboccipital muscles work as a system. Prolonged stillness, stress and raised shoulders may increase tension. Headaches have many causes, so symptoms should be assessed rather than guessed.
When massage may be appropriate
When discomfort follows desk work, stiffness and muscle tension, careful bodywork and movement changes may help you feel easier. The goal is not maximum pressure but an informed response to the body.
When to see a doctor first
A sudden severe headache, fever, speech or vision changes, weakness, numbness or head injury are reasons to seek urgent medical care rather than book a massage.
This article is informational and does not replace medical advice.
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