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Every week in our TMJ clinic here in Melbourne, I meet people who are genuinely confused about why their neck pain never goes away.

I meet people every week who arrive frustrated, exhausted, and confused because their pain specialist hasn’t been able to give them a real answer.

Concussions are among the most common injuries in sport, and while many people recover quickly, a growing body of evidence shows that even mild concussions can have lasting effects on brain health.

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is often referred to as the ‘CEO of the brain.’ It governs attention, decision-making, emotional control, and goal-directed behaviour. Whether in sport, study, or daily life, optimal PFC function is crucial for success.

Elite athletic performance is as much about the brain as it is about the body. While strength, speed, and endurance can be trained in the gym, the ability to perceive, decide, and react faster than the competition

When I see patients who tell me “I keep waking up with neck pain — it must be my pillow” I wonder who they’ve been talking to or what they have read. And while the pillow definitely matters, it’s rarely the whole reason