Headaches

Headaches are very common, it is estimated that at any one time 15% of Australians are taking some form of pain relieving medication for a headache.

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There are many different causes of headache, for example:

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• Stress

• Muscle Tension – neck, shoulders or back are most common​

• Dental or jaw problems

• Infections

• Diet

• Eye Problems

• Medications

• Poor posture

• Dehydration

• Exposure to Noise

• Neck or Spine Injury

• High Blood Pressure

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As Physiotherapists, our treatment focus will be on the muscular and skeletal causes which make up a significant proportion of all headaches. We can treat these symptoms using a variety of techniques which include:

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• Dry Needling

• Muscle Release

• Taping

• Stretches / Exercise Prescription

• Postural Correction

• Cupping

• Fascial Mobility

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In our assessment process if we notice a likely causal factor that is outside our treatment scope we will refer to the appropriate medical professional.