That constant pressure behind your eyes, around your temples, day after day. You’ve tried the painkillers, the heat packs, the stretches. It goes quiet for a bit, then comes right back. You’re starting to wonder if this is just your life now.
We don’t just treat your head.
We assess your neck, jaw, posture, and movement patterns to identify the trigger points and compensations that actually refer pain into your skull.
Focused shockwave targets trigger points directly.
Combined with NESA neuromodulation for sleep and nervous system regulation, chiropractic adjustments, and hands-on massage therapy.
We build the strength so it doesn’t come back.
Neck stability training and sleep strategies help reduce the cycle that keeps your headaches returning.
60-minute one-on-one assessment + treatment plan.
No pressure, no contracts.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
A tight band around your head, pressure behind your eyes or at your temples, most days of the week
You sit at a desk all day and notice your neck and shoulders are always stiff or sore
You clench your jaw during the day or wake up with jaw soreness and a headache already starting
High stress, poor sleep, and headaches have become a cycle you can’t seem to break
You’ve tried physio, massage, acupuncture, and painkillers, but nothing has given you lasting relief from chronic headaches
The Real Problem
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Most people have several of these happening at once. That’s why we assess the whole chain, from your jaw and suboccipitals down through your neck and shoulders, not just the painful spot.
OUR APPROACH
INITIAL VISIT
Map your neck, jaw, and shoulder muscles to identify which trigger points reproduce your headache pattern
Assess posture, cervical mobility, and deep neck flexor function to understand why your neck is overworking
Deliver a written treatment plan with transparent pricing before you commit to anything
First 2 to 6 Weeks
Focused shockwave therapy applied directly to the trigger points driving your headache referral (typically 3 to 5 sessions)
NESA neuromodulation to support sleep quality and autonomic nervous system regulation (approximately 10 sessions)
Chiropractic adjustments and targeted massage therapy to reduce cervical muscle tension
Reduce headache intensity and frequency so you can think clearly, sleep better, and get through your day.
6+ Weeks and Beyond
Deep cervical flexor strengthening and cervical endurance training to reduce the overload that creates trigger points
Posture correction and ergonomic coaching to manage head-forward loading at your desk
Sleep and stress management strategies to address the autonomic and lifestyle factors that drive relapse
What To Expect
Every case is different, but research and our clinical experience consistently show:
Many patients begin noticing improvement within the first 2 to 4 weeks. Research shows measurable changes in trigger point sensitivity after as few as 4 shockwave sessions over 2 weeks, and meaningful reductions in headache frequency over 4 to 12 weeks of combined therapy.
Reduced headache days per week, less reliance on painkillers, and improved ability to work, concentrate, and sleep without that constant background pressure.
Strengthening programs have been shown to produce lasting improvements in headache intensity and duration, helping patients stay better even after the active treatment phase ends.
Our promise: we will tell you honestly at the assessment if we don’t believe you’re a good candidate for this approach.
EVIDENCE
Targeted neck strengthening programs have been shown to reduce headache intensity and duration in chronic tension-type headache patients in a randomized controlled trial.
Deep cervical flexor exercise improved headache-related disability and sleep quality in a randomized trial of tension headache patients with forward head posture.
Trigger point-focused massage reduced headache frequency and measurably improved pain sensitivity at common headache-referring muscles in a placebo-controlled trial.
Focused shockwave therapy significantly reduced pain and increased pressure tolerance at active upper trapezius trigger points in a randomized controlled trial.
A systematic review found awake bruxism is strongly associated with tension-type headache, supporting the jaw-headache connection assessed at our clinic.
Outcomes are group averages from clinical trials; individual results vary.
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about Persistent Tension-Type Headaches.
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YOUR NEXT STEP
Stop guessing, stop collecting random treatments, and get a plan that treats the system, not just the symptom.
Initial Persistent Tension-Type Headaches Assessment — Edmonton
60-minute one-on-one session. Here’s what’s included:
Full neck, jaw, and shoulder movement and strength assessment
Identify which trigger points and pain drivers matter for your case
Review of history and imaging if available
Clear written plan with transparent pricing before you commit
No referral needed. No obligation to continue beyond the first visit.
No pressure, no contracts.
We will tell you honestly at the assessment if we don't believe you're a good candidate for this approach. If your condition needs something different, we'll refer you directly.
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