Headache & Jaw Pain (TMJ) Treatment in the City of London
Many headaches are linked to tension in the neck, shoulders and jaw, often made worse by stress and long hours at a screen. At the Thrive4Life Wellbeing Centre in the Lloyd’s Building, EC3, our physiotherapists and osteopaths treat headaches and jaw pain that come from muscles and joints.
What we treat
- Tension-type headaches
- Headaches that start in the neck (cervicogenic headaches)
- Jaw pain, clicking and stiffness (temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, problems)
- Tension in the neck, shoulders and upper back
How we treat it
Your practitioner will ask about your headaches or jaw pain, examine your neck, shoulders and jaw, and treat what they find. Treatment can include:
- Soft tissue massage and joint mobilisation of the neck and upper back
- Gentle treatment of the jaw muscles
- Medical acupuncture (dry needling)
- Exercises and advice on posture and your desk set-up
Headaches and jaw pain are treated by our chartered physiotherapists Laure Walter and Kurt Walker, and by our osteopaths Simon Chafer and Hollie Lindsay. An Indian head massage can also ease tension in the head, neck and shoulders.
Prices and insurance
Physiotherapy and osteopathy appointments are £80 for 30 minutes, first or follow-up. Both can be claimed on most private medical insurance; see the physiotherapy and osteopathy pages for which insurers each practitioner works with, and our full price list.
When to get urgent help
Call 999 if you have a sudden, severe headache unlike any you’ve had before, or a headache with weakness, confusion, slurred speech, a stiff neck and fever, or after a head injury. See your GP if your headaches are new, getting worse, or don’t fit a pattern you recognise.
Where we are
The Thrive4Life Wellbeing Centre is in the Lloyd’s Building, One Lime Street, London EC3M 7HA, a few minutes’ walk from Bank, Monument, Fenchurch Street and Aldgate. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm, and you don’t need to work at Lloyd’s: we’ll arrange a visitor pass when you book. See how to find us.
Who you’ll see
Frequently Asked Questions
Can physiotherapy or osteopathy help headaches?
For headaches linked to tension in the neck, shoulders and jaw, yes. Your practitioner will check whether your headaches are likely to come from muscles and joints, and suggest seeing your GP if not.
What is TMJ dysfunction?
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint between your jaw and skull. Problems with it can cause jaw pain, clicking, stiffness and headaches, and are often linked to clenching or grinding your teeth.
Would a massage help my headaches?
If your headaches come from muscle tension, a massage can help. An Indian head massage works on the head, neck and shoulders, seated and fully clothed if you prefer. See our massage page.
How much does treatment cost?
Physiotherapy and osteopathy appointments at the Thrive4Life Wellbeing Centre are £80 for 30 minutes, first or follow-up. Massage starts at £55 for 30 minutes.
Can I claim on private medical insurance?
Yes, for physiotherapy and osteopathy, with most private medical insurers. Which insurers you can use depends on the practitioner; see the physiotherapy and osteopathy pages. Check with your insurer whether you need a GP referral or an authorisation number first.
Do I need a GP referral?
No, you can book directly. Some insurers ask for a GP referral before they’ll pay, so check with yours first.
Do I need to work at Lloyd’s to book?
No. Anyone can book. Tell us when you book and we’ll arrange a visitor pass; bring photo ID on the day. See how to find us.