CORE PHYSIOTHERAPY
Headaches and Migraines
If you’re living with headaches or migraines, you’re far from alone. For many, it’s not just the pain – it’s the impact on work, family, and daily life that makes these conditions so difficult to manage. If you’ve been searching for a clearer explanation and a more effective treatment plan, we’d love to help.
Headache and migraine treatment
Our Approach
Headache disorders, including migraines, are among the most complex conditions we see in practice. At our Beenleigh clinic, David Appleby and Johnny Tawhara – two of our senior physiotherapists – have undertaken advanced training in the Watson Headache® Approach, giving them a deep understanding of how the upper cervical spine contributes to headache and migraine disorders.
The Watson Headache® Approach is a series of manual; non-manipulative cervical spine techniques embedded in an innovative clinical reasoning process. It is designed to identify and address previously unrecognised patterns of musculoskeletal dysfunction that drive headaches, migraine, and associated conditions.
David and Johnny have years of experience in the assessment and treatment of headache and migraine disorders that stem from the upper cervical spine – the top three vertebrae of the neck. These vertebrae are closely connected to the trigeminal nerve, which plays a central role in headache pathways. By assessing and treating dysfunction in this region, it is often possible to significantly reduce head pain and associated neurological symptoms.
Where appropriate, treatment is supported by corrective exercises and posture guidance to reduce neck strain and help prevent pain from returning.
Symptoms can inCLUDE
Head painFace pain Neck painJaw pain
Pressure Nausea Vomiting Vertigo
Changes in vision, hearing, smell or taste
THE APPROACH IS:
Non-invasive
No manipulation, no cracking
Systematic
Each assessment follows a structured clinical reasoning process
Targeted
Focused on joint mobility, symptom reproduction, and neurological function
Evidence-based
Grounded in research and internationally recognised practice
Could this be right for you?
This approach may be particularly helpful if you experience any of the following:
Headaches or migraines — whether recently developed or present for many years
Headaches following a whiplash injury
Headaches you feel may be related to your neck or posture
Headaches or migraines triggered by hormonal changes, environmental factors, or specific activities
Limited or short-term relief from medications, Botox, or other treatments you’ve tried
Normal scan results with no clear explanation for your symptoms
Headache or migraine episodes with no known cause
Our Locations
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1300 633 546