Cervico-genic headaches or "tension headaches" are a common cause of pain with clients, usually they are present with those under a lot of stress and who spend a lot of time sitting down. Manipulative therapy may help reduce the frequency of tension headaches (1).
Areas to focus on during massage are illustrated below:
Biomechanical factors such as increased cervical lordosis may contribute to excessive tension in the upper cervical extensors that may interfere with the occipital nerve. Stretching of the occiput and massage along the base of the occiput are very effective in treating the problem. Excessive sensitivity in the area is common amongst clients with tension headaches.
References
1. Nilsson et al - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15266458
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