Headache is one of the most common illnesses in Australia, with around 15 per cent of us taking painkillers for a headache at any given time. Because headaches are so common, most people think they are a normal part of life. However, a persistent headache is a sign that something is wrong. The continual use of pain medication to combat headaches is akin to removing the warning light that alerts you to a problem in your car! Medication doesn’t solve your headache, it simply offers a short-term solution to dull the pain.
Cervico-genic headaches (Headaches originating from Neck) and migraines are the most common forms of headache and cluster headaches are most rare. Other types of headache include sinus headache, rebound headache and exertion headache.
Headaches can result due to a variety of reasons including stress, poor posture, accidents, medications, environmental factors such as strong odours & pollution and dietary irregularities. Perhaps one of the most overlooked cause of migraine and tension headache is due to nerve irritation in the upper neck caused by poorly functioning spinal joints – Vertebral dysfunction. Since the nerves of the upper neck supply areas of the scalp and face, irritation to these nerves can and often lead to headache.
Your physiotherapist will carefully analyse potential headache triggers and perform a detailed history, orthopaedic, neurological and spinal examination to determine the cause of your headache. Further diagnostic testing such as X-ray or MRI may also be required. Upon arriving at a specific diagnosis, your care can begin.
Physiotherapy is an extremely effective treatment for headaches. By carefully restoring proper movement to the spinal joints of the neck, your physiotherapist is able to significantly reduce the presence of nerve irritation and muscle tension helping to alleviate the cause of your headaches. Please call us on 07 3419 4796 to arrange your comprehensive headache assessment and begin your journey towards living a life without headaches! We look forward to hearing from you!
Private patients – No referral is necessary.
NDIS – No referral necessary.
DVA/Medicare or work injury clients do need a referral from a GP to be covered.
We Bulk Bill DVA + Workcover, CTP clients.
We cover a large portion of North Brisbane – Call us on 0447 664 941 to find out if we can help.
Please use the contact us form on our website and one of our team members will call you within in 24 hours to discuss your needs, alternatively please call us on 0447 664 941 to make a booking with one of our Physio’s or EP’s.
At Physio on wheels, our team carries all the necessary equipment which may be needed to provide a comprehensive service to you in thew comfort of your own home.
Light, comfortable clothing
Our physiotherapist will do a comprehensive assessment and treatment during the session. The treatment at home may include massage, joint mobilisation, Exercise prescription followed by a detailed home based exercise program.
Either before or after consultation.
Cash, credit card are accepted. For NDIS, Workcover or DVA clients our team processes the invoice which is then sent directly to your plan manager or case officer.
No, you will have to claim online once an invoice has been paid. Mobile terminals are not supported by health funds.
