for over 20 years
VIC 3012, Australia
Serving Melbourne
for over 30 years
35 Churchill Ave , Maidstone, VIC 3012, Australia
Dull, aching head pain. Tightness and pressure around your head and temples. Pain behind or around your eyes. Tension over your forehead or back of your head. Our headache clinic in Melbourne has a proud history of helping people with headaches and migraine.
Headaches present in different ways for different people. Temples, frontal, behind the eyes, back of your head, radiating up from your neck, the different types of headache presentation seem endless!
For some people headaches occur from time to time and might be mild, for others it can be daily and debilitating! Either way, a headache doesn’t necessarily mean anything is seriously wrong but always needs to be checked.
The good news is most headaches are usually musculoskeletal in origin. In that we mean most are usually derived from structural problems. The cause of those structural problems can be varied though.
One of the most common forms of headache is known as cervicogenic headache. Just as the name suggests, this form of headache is caused by changes in the function of your neck. The result of this is often referred pain into the head.
Some people with cervicogenic headache will often comment that they feel like their pain is coming from their neck as a result tightness or stiffness, but this doesn’t have to be the case.
For others, the cause of headache can be varied and may be aggravated by sitting postures, workstation setup, sleeping postures, stress, visual problems, noise or even emotional issues.
The types of head pain are broad with each type having different causes that require different specific treatments. One thing that is consistent to all forms of headache and migraine though is the involvement of the nervous system. In fact, it’s actually been suggested that headache and migraine might be the most common neurological disorder!
Types of headaches that we commonly see include at our headache clinic in Melbourne:
Irrelevant of your type of headache, our expert headache team is here to listen and help you.
Headache and Migraine is something we’re really passionate about. Over years of research there is a growing understanding of all the forms of migraine and the role sensory mechanisms, the TMJ and the neck play in all forms of head pain.
Our team has completed postgraduate training with some of the best headache specialist and migraine specialist researchers in the world.
With our extensive knowledge on structure, neurology, neurobiochemistry, nutrition, herbal therapies and supplementation we’re able to create a personalized targeted care program with the aim of getting you a great result.
After years of working with thousands of patients, we honestly believe taking an integrative approach to headaches and migraine provides the best possible outcome. After a thorough assessment our team will develop your specific program drawing on years of experience and training to identify which treatments will potentially be best suited to you.
We’ll also provide you with a prognosis based upon our experience and the length of time it will take to achieve that result.
Our team will always strive to find the best headache solution for you.
Making an appointment is easy and nothing to fear. Simply give our friendly reception team a call on 93187758 and we’ll walk you through the process. If you’d rather, book online with our online booking system and we’ll be in touch straight away to guide you through the next steps.
Prolonged headaches and migraine problems can be difficult to deal with on a daily basis.
To ensure you get quick relief from headaches, our practitioners can provide tailored programs in key Melbourne suburbs such as Braybrook, Footscray, West Footscray, Tottenham, Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Maribyrnong, Altona, Newport, Brooklyn, Yarraville, and Sunshine.
We are a natural health care center that provides chiropractic services. Known among the best chiropractors in Maidstone, our practitioners are trained in Applied Kinesiology and are focused on not just pain, but total health and well being for everyone from infants to professional athletes. We create individual programs based on thorough assessments empowering you to decide whether you just want to get out of pain or really improve the quality of your health and life.
Our practitioners are either certified or diplomates in Applied Kinesiology by the International College of Applied Kinesiology and are also nationally registered Chiropractors. The knowledge they have allows us to quickly identify problems of a structural and physiological nature allowing us to work with problems beyond what most people have classically associated with Chiropractic care.
The result is a level of care not experienced by many previously.
We understand the importance of first-class chiropractic treatment and do what it takes to offer high-quality yet affordable services so you can live your best life.
The team at Spinewise is passionate, committed, and caring, ready to serve patients across key areas in and around Melbourne.
We are a natural health care center that provides chiropractic services. Known among the best chiropractors in Maidstone, our practitioners are trained in Applied Kinesiology and are focused on not just pain, but total health and well being for everyone from infants to professional athletes. We create individual programs based on thorough assessments empowering you to decide whether you just want to get out of pain or really improve the quality of your health and life.
Our practitioners are either certified or diplomates in Applied Kinesiology by the International College of Applied Kinesiology and are also nationally registered Chiropractors. The knowledge they have allows us to quickly identify problems of a structural and physiological nature allowing us to work with problems beyond what most people have classically associated with Chiropractic care.
The result is a level of care not experienced by many previously.
We understand the importance of first-class chiropractic treatment and do what it takes to offer high-quality yet affordable services so you can live your best life.
The team at Spinewise is passionate, committed, and caring, ready to serve patients across key areas in and around Melbourne.
We see headaches triggered by a range of structural, neurological, dietary and lifestyle factors. Many headaches have a musculoskeletal origin, meaning they stem from how muscles and joints function around your neck and spine, whilst others have more complicated origins.
Common triggers for these include:
Each person’s headache can be different and often there is more than one trigger involved. Identifying and addressing these triggers is a key part of how we help you find a long-term solution rather than just temporary relief. Click here for more information (https://spinewise.com.au/headaches/)
Yes. A large proportion of headaches we see, including cervicogenic headaches, are linked to changes in neck function or spinal imbalance. In these cases, tension and restricted movement in the cervical spine can refer pain into your head.
Your nervous system is also heavily involved as well. When specific changes occur in the brain stem, this can lead to tightening of the neck muscles and increased sensation to light and sound.
Whether it’s muscle tension at the base of your skull, spinal joint stress or neurological changes irritation in the neck can influence how your nervous system signals pain, which can present as headaches.
It all begins with a thorough clinical assessment, not assumptions. This includes:
From this we can identify whether your headache is primarily structural, neurological, physiological or influenced by posture and tension. If your headache pattern is something we believe we can help with our integrative approach, we’ll explain how and why. If not, we’ll help you understand alternative pathways and collaborate with your GP or specialist if needed.
Every headache is different, requiring a different approach. Identifying the type of headache and the most likely cause is the most important aspect of successfully treating your headache.
Our expert team often work with many specific forms of headache including:
Different headache types require different approaches. Our aim is to understand your unique headache presentation and tailor your care plan accordingly rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Absolutely. Changes in daily habits can reduce headache frequency and help maintain improvements from treatment. These include:
We often share simple, practical strategies and approaches — even blog posts — that help people break repetitive headache loops and manage triggers more effectively. Want to know more, click here (https://youtu.be/q_kkyQ-TKWw) to watch our video on identifying the type of headache you may have.
Most of the time, no. Scans such as X-rays or MRI are only needed if there are issues of concern that require further investigation. These may include unusual neurological signs, or trauma. In many headache cases, especially those with musculoskeletal drivers, a clinical assessment gives us enough information to begin care and guide next steps.
If imaging is needed, we’ll explain why, provide you with the right referral and work with your broader health team if required.
We are a natural health care centre that provides Chiropractic and Natural Health services. Our practitioners are trained in Applied Kinesiology and are focused on not just pain, but total health and wellbeing for everyone from infants to professional athletes.
