Headache and Migraine Management Brisbane

Physiotherapy in Kelvin Grove

Headache and
Migraine Care

When headaches keep interrupting your day, it can be hard to know where to start. We’ll listen to what you’ve been experiencing, assess whether your neck may be contributing, and help you work out what to do next.

When your neck might be involved

Neck-related (cervicogenic) headache is pain referred from the neck. We consider how your symptoms respond to neck movement and what we find on assessment.

Migraine is a neurological condition. Neck pain can occur alongside migraine, and physiotherapy can help address associated neck symptoms as part of a broader care plan.

If neck symptoms are a main concern, explore our neck pain physiotherapy service.

Headache and Migraine Assessment RHP Physiotherapy

What happens at your first appointment

01. Your headache history

We ask when headaches started, what they feel like, and how they affect your day.

02. Neck movement

We assess how your neck moves and whether movement changes your symptoms.

03. Focused examination

Where appropriate, we examine your neck joints and muscles and check for signs that need medical review.

04. Hands-on care

If suitable, we may use gentle hands-on techniques to help with neck symptoms.

05. Exercises for you

We choose exercises that fit your symptoms and what you want to get back to.

06. Agree on next steps

We explain what we found and discuss whether physiotherapy, medical review, or both would be appropriate.

Your headache physiotherapy team

Andrew Grigg and Nikki Rathbone assess headaches and associated neck symptoms at our Kelvin Grove clinic. Andrew’s clinical interests include headaches and jaw pain.

Nikki has Level 3 training in the Watson Headache Approach, which she can use as part of her assessment of the upper neck.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my headache is coming from my neck? +

Neck movement or sustained positions may reproduce a neck-related headache. We consider that alongside your history and examination.

Can physiotherapy help if I have been diagnosed with Migraines? +

Physiotherapy may help with associated neck symptoms alongside your GP or specialist’s migraine care.

Is the treatment painful? +

We explain each step and adjust the assessment or treatment to your comfort.

How many sessions will I need? +

We’ll agree on a plan after your assessment and review how you’re responding before deciding on further visits.

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Headache and
Migraine Care

When your neck might be involved