Headache and Masseter Treatments

Headaches

Tension headaches cause PAIN or a TIGHT BAND over the forehead, temples or jaw.

They are caused by:

Stress

Muscle tension in JAW, TEMPLES, FOREHEAD or NECK

Teeth grinding/jaw clenching

Temporomandibular joint problems (TMJ)

Long screen times

Poor sleep

Dehydration

Medication overuse

Migraines cause pain behind the eye, on one side of the face/head or at the back of the head. They can also cause nausea, vomiting, neurological symptoms and sensitivity to light.

They can be triggered by:

Stress

Muscle tension in JAW, TEMPLES, FOREHEAD or NECK

Long screen times

Poor sleep

Dehydration

Medication overuse

Caffeine withdrawal/increase

Changes in hormone levels

Teeth Grinding/Jaw Clenching

Some people describe severe tension over their jaw and temple due to constant clenching of the jaw muscles or grinding of the teeth during sleep. This can be caused by stress but also due to TMJ issues, dental or oral issues. It is always worth consulting a dentist for advice in case their is a dental issue that can be treated.

Treatments

There are multiple treatments that can help tension and migraine headaches including medications, reducing stress and reducing fluctuations in caffeine and hormones. For many these treatments can be very effective but for some they still experience regular pain and significant impact on their lives.

Muscle tension and stress are really common in those with recurrent headaches. The muscles most commonly affected are: masseter (jaw); temporalis (temples); frontalis and procerus (frowning); occipitalis and paraspinals (neck); and trapezius (lower neck and shoulder). In some people all these muscles are affected, in others it is only a few muscles.

If you are concerned that your headache is caused my tight muscles, the injections used to relax wrinkles can be used to relax the tight muscles.

A series of tiny injections are performed into each affected muscle. This helps to relax the muscles, relieve the tension and improve headaches. Improvement occurs over a few weeks to months.

You can book this service directly or book a GP appointment first to discuss: https://skingeniusclinic.collums.co.uk/step/05f5e1010000000000000000/67430ce74519ce0025e7b815?service=0