At Westwinds Massage & Wellness, we specialize in treating head and neck conditions. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or simply feeling the effects of everyday stress, our goal is to help you move better, feel better, and improve your overall quality of life.
Migraine & Headaches
Recurring headaches and migraines can make even simple daily tasks difficult. Muscle tension in the neck, shoulders, scalp, and jaw often contributes to headache symptoms and may increase their frequency or intensity.
Massage therapy and acupuncture can help reduce muscular tension, promote relaxation, and support improved circulation, helping many people find relief from headache-related discomfort.
Common symptoms include:
- Dull, aching pain in the head (tension-type headaches)
- Sharp, throbbing pain on one side of the head (migraines)
- Pain behind the eyes
- Tightness in the neck and shoulders
- Migraines may also come with dizziness, light or sound sensitivity, nausea, vomiting, or digestive upset
TMJ Dysfunction
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to your skull and plays an important role in speaking, chewing, and facial movement. Dysfunction in this area can lead to pain, stiffness, clicking, and difficulty opening or closing the mouth comfortably.
Treatment may focus on reducing tension in the jaw, face, neck, and shoulders while supporting improved movement and function.
Common symptoms include:
- Jaw pain or tenderness
- Clicking or popping of the jaw
- Teeth clenching or grinding
- Facial pain
- Difficulty chewing
- Tension-type headaches in the temple region
Read more about TMJ Dysfunction and how massage & acupuncture can help.
Neck Pain
Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints and can develop from poor posture, repetitive activities, stress, injuries, or prolonged computer and phone use.
Massage therapy and acupuncture can help reduce muscle tension, improve mobility, and support recovery from both acute and chronic neck discomfort.
Common symptoms include:
- Muscle tension
- Neck stiffness
- Limited range of motion
- Pain when turning the head
- Headaches associated with neck tension
- Shoulder and upper back discomfort
Stress & Tension
Stress affects more than just your mood. It can contribute to muscle tension, headaches, fatigue, poor sleep, and a variety of physical symptoms throughout the body.
Massage therapy and acupuncture can help calm the nervous system, reduce physical tension, and promote a greater sense of relaxation and well-being.
Common symptoms include:
- Muscle tightness
- Headaches
- Difficulty sleeping
- Fatigue
- Feeling overwhelmed
- General aches and tension
- Digestive upset
- Depression and/or anxiety
Personalized Care
Every person is different, and no two treatment plans are exactly alike. During your appointment, we will discuss your symptoms, health history, and goals to create a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
We will also do an assessment of your range of motion, muscle length and strength and some orthopedic tests to determine which joints and muscles are involved to help us plan the most effective treatment approach. We will also do a tongue & pulse analysis to look at your general constitutional patterns to guide the acupuncture portion of your treatment.
If you’re unsure whether massage therapy and acupuncture may help with your condition, we would be happy to answer your questions and help you determine the best approach for your care.
Book Your Visit
Ready to start your journey to better health? Book an initial appointment with us to discover how we can assist you.
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Image credits: Headache (Image by fairpharma), Jaw pain (Image by Sammy-Sander), Neck pain (Image by Anna Mikkelgaard), Stress (Image by Robin Higgins).