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Another headache? Check the neck.
Many headaches start in the upper neck: a dull ache at the base of the skull that creeps over the head. That's where we look first.
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Sound familiar?
What it often feels like.
- Ache at the base of the skull that spreads forward
- Headache on one side, with a stiff neck
- Worse after long days at the desk or driving
- Tight shoulders and jaw
- Pain behind the eye on the same side as the neck pain
Common causes
Where it often comes from.
- Stiff, irritated joints in the upper neck
- Muscle tension in the neck, shoulders and jaw
- Long hours of screen work and forward head posture
- Poor sleep and stress
- Old neck injuries, including whiplash
Often it's a mix. Finding your mix is what your first appointment is for.
How we find out
Before we touch anything, we check.
- 01Your storyWhere it hurts, how it started, what makes it better or worse, and the old accidents and injuries.
- 02A thorough checkChiropractic, orthopaedic and neurological testing: movement, joints, muscles, reflexes, sensation and strength.
- 03Posture picturesDigital posture pictures from the front and side, so you can see what we see.
- 04AnswersX-rays only if your check points to them, then a report of findings in plain English, before care starts.
What care involves
A plan you understand, built around you.
Not every headache comes from the neck. We take a careful history and run a neurological screen as part of your check, so we know what kind of headache we're dealing with.
If your neck is involved, care may include adjustments to the upper neck and upper back, soft-tissue work, and changes to how you sit, work and sleep.
If we can't help, we'll tell you. No runaround, and no being kept on the books for the sake of it.
In the meantime
Three things you can do today.
Note when they start, what you were doing and what helped. Bring it to your first visit.
Dehydration and long screen sessions are common triggers.
Clenching through the day often goes hand in hand with neck-related headaches.
General information only. Your chiropractor will tailor advice to you at your appointment.
How it works
Three steps. No guesswork.
- 1TodayBook online or callPick a time online in about a minute, or call 03 9787 8518. No referral needed.
- 2DiscoveryNew patient appointmentWe find out what's wrong and whether we can help: your story, posture pictures, and a thorough check of your spine and nerves.
- 3You get answersReport of findings appointmentWhat we found, in plain English, and what we'd do about it. If we can help and you haven't already had your first adjustment, today's the day.
What people say
Don't take our word for it.
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"Such a friendly practice … [Dr Ryan] is fantastic at making you feel comfortable."
"It's rare to find a place that takes this much time to go over your history … the whole team makes you feel right at home."
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- Digital posture pictures, so you can see it for yourself
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Can a chiropractor help with headaches?
Headaches that start in the neck are something we see often. Your new patient appointment works out whether your neck is likely to be involved.
What about migraines?
Migraine is a different condition. We'll take a full history and tell you honestly what part, if any, we can play.
What's a cervicogenic headache?
A headache that comes from the neck, usually one-sided, starting at the base of the skull.
More than a sore spot
Your spine talks to your brain.
The muscles around every vertebra are packed with sensors that tell your brain where your body is and how it's moving. When a joint stops moving well, that conversation breaks down, and pain is one of the signals. That's why we check your spine and nerves, not just where it hurts.
The small muscles at the top of the neck are rich in sensors that feed the brain information about head and neck position. Research on neck pain has measured changes in how the brain coordinates neck and eye movement after chiropractic care. These studies weren't about headaches, but they show how closely the upper neck and the nervous system work together.
Related
Often seen alongside headaches.
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