Headaches

Headache Physiotherapy in Kilsyth

At Physio Elements, we help people manage and treat headaches and migraines through evidence-based
physiotherapy treatment. While most people experience headaches occasionally, frequent, ongoing, or severe headaches should not be ignored. If you regularly rely on pain relief medication to get through the day, a physiotherapy assessment may help identify contributing factors and provide long-term relief.

Our physiotherapists assess the underlying causes of headaches and migraines to create personalised treatment plans designed to reduce pain, improve movement, and help prevent recurring symptoms.

Our goal is to help reduce headache frequency, improve neck mobility, reduce muscle tension, and help you return to normal daily activities with fewer recurring symptoms.

What causes headaches?

Headaches can develop for many different reasons.
Two of the most common types are tension headaches and migraines.

What are the common causes and contributing factors of headaches:

What Are Common Headache Symptoms?

Symptoms may include:

  • Pain at the base of the skull
  • Tightness around the head
  • Neck stiffness
  • Sensitivity to light or sound
  • Nausea
  • Pain behind the eyes
  • Dizziness
  • Headaches after desk work
  • One-sided head pain
  • Reduced neck movement

How Can Physiotherapy Help Headaches?

Physiotherapy may help reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of headaches and migraines, particularly when they are related to neck stiffness, posture, muscle tension, or joint dysfunction.

At Physio Elements, your physiotherapist will perform a detailed assessment that may include:

  • Postural assessment
  • Neck and spinal movement testing
  • Neurological screening
  • Orthopaedic assessment
  • Muscle and joint examination
  • Headache history and trigger analysis

If needed, we may recommend further investigation such as imaging or communicate with your GP or specialist to ensure appropriate care.

In some people, headaches can be linked to dysfunction in the upper cervical spine (upper neck joints). Physiotherapy may help address neck pain related headaches or cervicogenic headaches.

When Should You See a Physiotherapist for Headaches?

You may benefit from physiotherapy if you experience:

  • Frequent headaches
  • Neck pain with headaches
  • Headaches after long desk work
  • Migraines triggered by neck tension
  • Headaches following injury or whiplash
  • Reduced neck movement
  • Ongoing reliance on pain medication

Frequently Asked Questions – Headaches

Book a Headache Physiotherapy or Myotherapy Appointment

If headaches or migraines are affecting your work, sleep, exercise, or daily life, the team at Physio
Elements can help assess and manage your symptoms.

Call us on 03 9729 7777 or submit an enquiry through our website to book an appointment.

This page has been reviewed by Nisha, Physiotherapist at Physio Elements, Kilsyth. Master of
Physiotherapy (Orthopaedics, Sports & Manual Therapy), University of South Australia

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