Mike Morris is a North Lancing resident and practicing Osteopath, here he shares his knowledge and experience on keeping well

Mike Morris Osteopath and North Lancing Resident

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Local resident Mike Morris has been in practice as an Osteopath since 1975. He has very kindly offered to send along articles to share with us some of his knowledge and experience on keeping well. Many thanks Mike!

Headaches - what a pain

Many of us suffer them at some stage in our lives. Thankfully for the majority they are few and far between and more of an inconvenience than a major problem.

There are many types of headaches but one of the most common is tension headaches. These headaches are often bilateral and preceded by emotional stresses, or prolonged postural strains. The pain often feels like a tight band around the head, which worsens as the day proceeds. Chronic tension in the muscles of the neck, shoulders, jaw and face, along with restrictions in joint mobility, can be an underlying causer of these headaches.

Simple self massage techniques and stretching of the neck and shoulders can ease the pain. Try these techniques yourself, but consult your GP or therapist if you are in any doubt to the nature of your pain or have underlying medial problems.

	1	Grip and squeeze the muscles across the tops of your shoulders. One side at a time. Repeat 5 times
	2	Gently massage each side of your neck from the base to the top
	3	Massage across your forehead, from your nose to your cheeks and then around your jaw line
	4	Lower your head down a little and roll it from side to side slowly. Next roll the shoulders forward and then back. Repeat 5 times
	5	Raise your brow and open your mouth to stretch the facial muscles. Hold for a few seconds, relax and then repeat 5 times

Tip - think tall but relaxed. Address home and work postures to reduce strain.

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