Headache & Migraine Treatment in Amsterdam
Stuck in a cycle of headaches or migraines? Many begin with tension and restricted movement in the neck. Our Amsterdam chiropractors look for that root cause and treat it.
No referral needed · Dutch, English and German - speaking · Amsterdam Oud-Zuid
Headaches are so common that many people just learn to live with them, reaching for painkillers and hoping the next one holds off. But a large share of headaches, including tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches, actually start in the neck and upper spine. Stress, posture and long hours at a screen tighten the muscles and joints at the base of the skull, which can trigger or worsen the pain. Chiropractic care addresses that neck-and-head connection directly, aiming to reduce how often headaches strike and how severe they feel.
What We Do
Hands-on chiropractic care focused on the neck-and-head connection: assessment, gentle adjustment, and advice to reduce your headaches.
Who We Do It For
People with frequent tension headaches, cervicogenic (neck-related) headaches, or migraines they want to manage better.
What You Get
Fewer and less severe headaches, less neck tension, and practical ways to prevent the next one.
COMMON CAUSES OF HEADACHES
Understanding what triggers your headaches is the first step to reducing them. These are the causes we see most often in Amsterdam:
Neck tension and posture
Hours at a screen tighten the muscles at the base of the skull, a leading cause of tension and cervicogenic headaches.
Screen time and eye strain
Long focused screen sessions, common for Amsterdam desk workers, are a frequent trigger.
Stress
Stress tightens the neck and shoulders and is one of the most common headache triggers.
Jaw and muscle tension
Clenching and tight jaw muscles can refer pain into the head.
Poor sleep
Disrupted sleep and an awkward sleeping posture can both bring headaches on.
WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE A CHIROPRACTOR FOR HEADACHES?
See us if you recognise any of the following:
• Frequent or recurring headaches that disrupt work or sleep
• Headaches that start at the base of the skull or come with neck stiffness
• Headaches that get worse after long hours at a screen or desk
• Migraines you would like to manage with fewer episodes
• Headaches you currently control only with regular painkillers
• You want to treat the cause rather than just the symptom
SAFETY: See a doctor promptly, not a chiropractor, for a sudden severe headache unlike any before, a headache after a head injury, or one with fever, vision loss, weakness or confusion. These need medical assessment. A brief line to this effect on the page is responsible and builds trust.
HOW WE TREAT HEADACHES & MIGRAINES
Our approach is structured and evidence-based: no guesswork, no open-ended commitment.
Thorough assessment
We take your history and examine your neck, posture and the muscles at the base of your skull to pinpoint the source before any treatment begins.
Targeted adjustments
Precise, controlled chiropractic adjustments to restore movement and relieve pressure on the affected joints and nerves.
Muscle & tension release
Soft-tissue work to ease the tight, protective muscles that build up around a tense neck and head.
Posture & movement correction
Practical changes to how you sit, work and set up your screen so the problem does not simply return.
Self-care & prevention plan
Simple exercises and advice you can use at home and at work to support your recovery and stay well.
WHO DO WE HELP WITH HEADACHES
Stressed professionals. When tension settles into the neck and shoulders and turns into headaches.
Desk and screen workers. Screen-driven tension headaches from long focused days.
Locals and expats alike. We treat people from all over Amsterdam, and our chiropractors speak Dutch, English and German, so you will always be understood and cared for in your own language.
READY TO BREAK THE HEADACHE CYCLE?
FAQs
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It may help. For many people, chiropractic care reduces how often migraines occur and how intense they feel, particularly when the neck is a contributing factor. We are honest that results vary and it is not a cure.
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Many headaches are cervicogenic, meaning they originate from tension and restricted movement in the neck. Easing that tension often reduces the headaches.
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Yes, when done by a qualified chiropractor who assesses you first. We use controlled techniques suited to you, including gentle, low-force methods where appropriate.
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It depends on the type and frequency of your headaches. After your first assessment we will give you a clear, honest plan.
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No. You can book directly with us, no GP (huisarts) referral is needed to start treatment.
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Many Dutch supplementary policies (aanvullende verzekering) cover chiropractic. See our What To Expect page for current details.
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We’re on Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid, easy to reach by bike or public transport. View our Contact Us page:
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A full assessment of your back, posture and movement, an explanation of what we find, and, where appropriate, your first treatment. What to expect!
DON’T LET HEADACHES HOLD YOU BACK
Book online and get to the root of it, no referral needed.