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Neck pain and headache treatment in Dubai.
Neck pain and headaches often go together. Hours at a screen, stress and poor sleep can leave the joints and muscles of the neck stiff and sore, and that tension can bring on headaches that start at the base of the skull.
Dr. Haleema Khan, British, UK-trained female chiropractor (MChiro)
16+ years in the UK and UAE · 5.0 on Google
What it can feel like.
- Stiffness turning your head, especially when reversing the car
- An ache at the base of the skull or between the shoulder blades
- Headaches that feel like a tight band, or that start in the neck and spread forward
- Neck and shoulder tension that builds through the working day
Common causes.
- Long hours looking down at a phone or laptop ("tech neck")
- A desk set-up that does not fit you
- Sleeping position or the wrong pillow
- Stress and jaw clenching
- Whiplash from a car accident or sport
How I can help.
- An assessment of your neck, upper back, shoulders and jaw
- Gentle adjustments to the neck and upper back, with low-force options if you prefer
- Soft-tissue work for tight muscles
- Practical changes to your desk, phone habits and pillow
- Exercises to keep the neck moving well between visits
I mainly use the Diversified technique: precise, hands-on adjustments that restore movement to stiff joints. Low-force instruments and soft-tissue work are always available if you prefer a gentler approach.
When to see a doctor urgently.
Please call 998 for an ambulance or go to the nearest emergency department, or see a doctor the same day, if you have:
- A sudden, severe headache, the worst you have had
- Headache with a fever and a stiff neck
- New weakness, numbness, slurred speech, confusion or changes in vision
- A headache after a head injury
- Neck pain after a significant accident
Watch me explain.
Questions people ask.
Serious problems after neck adjustment are rare. I take a full history and screen for risk factors before any treatment, explain what I plan to do, and only go ahead with your consent. If you would rather not have your neck adjusted, there are gentle alternatives.
Chiropractic is best suited to tension-type headaches and headaches that come from the neck. Some people with migraine find it helps alongside their medical care. I will be honest about what you can expect.
Small changes help: screen at eye level, frequent short breaks, and a chair that supports you. I will give you advice that fits your own set-up.
Book a visit.
Consultation AED 500 · treatment and follow-up visits AED 550 · packages available · prices exclude VAT, where applicable. Pay and claim: you receive a detailed receipt to claim from your insurer.