Most children’s headaches, although painful, are not serious. However, according to lead author Scott W. Powers PhD, co-director of the Cincinnati Children’s Headache Centre, "the quality of life for children with headaches is comparable to that of children with such serious conditions as cancer and rheumatic diseases".

The study shows that children with headaches appear to be more affected in emotional functioning and school performance than children with other serious, chronic medical conditions.

Children’s bodies undergo considerable and rapid change. The physical demands of sport and recreation, increasing computer use, as well as heavier school bags leads to even more strain on bodies still growing and changing. Some still carry the strain of a difficult or complicated birth and headaches in children can be the result of the child’s neck area struggling to cope with these physical pressures.

How can we help?

The Cervicogenic Clinic sees children with a variety of headache complaints including migraines and tension-type headaches.

The Clinic provides an option for parents having to consider long-term medication or surgical intervention for their child’s condition. Treatment is gentle and interactive.

We advise you to discuss all treatment options with your child’s GP prior to arranging an appointment at the clinic. A referral letter for the Doctor can be downloaded here.

Please visit our Treatment programme page or contact us for further information.