Headache Treatment Physiotherapy Box Hill

Can Physiotherapy Actually Stop Your Headaches?

Sometimes headaches make everything worse! It makes us irritated, robs our focus and important moments, even makes us lose our patience with loved one’s, doesn't even let you sleep, and retablay all.

And that’s what most people get frustrated about . Medication might give you relief for a moment or dull the pain temporarily. But it keeps coming back again and again.

Same pattern. Same intensity. Sometimes even worse than before.

That's because pills don't fix the core problem. At S2 Physiotherapy in Box Hill, we find and understand actual problems before we treat the core source behind your headaches. Not just symptoms. The mechanical issues in your neck, shoulders, and upper back causing that relentless pain.

Whether you're searching for Headache Treatment Physiotherapy Box Hill or wondering if Physiotherapy for Headache in Box Hill actually works, you're in the right place. Let's talk about what's really going on with your head pain.

Why Do I Keep Getting Headaches?

There is hardly a headache in your head. They start in your neck.

It has been indicated that more than 70% of chronic headache patients get causes related to the neck. Referred pain means that the top three neck vertebrae (also known as your upper cervical spine) send you the pain directly to your head. Stiff joints there? Tight muscles? Compression of nerves in terrible positions? All translate to head pain.

Common Causes We See Daily

Postural Problems:

Hours at computer monitors.
Staring at phones all the time.
Driving with head forward
Slouching on couches

Muscle Issues:

Miraculous upper trapezius stress.
Weak deep neck flexors
Hyperirritable suboccipital muscles.
Uneven muscles of the shoulder blade.

Joint Dysfunction:

Facet joints in stiff upper cervix.
Reduced neck rotation
Loss of normal spinal curves
Previous whiplash injuries

Lifestyle Factors:

Poor desk setup at work
Wrong pillow height
Dehydration
Chronic stress and tension
Jaw clenching (TMJ issues)

Previous Trauma:

Accidents involving cars (including minor accidents).
Sports injuries to neck
Falls onto head or shoulders
Repetitive strain from work

Sound familiar? The majority of individuals mark several boxes in this case. That's normal. And that's exactly why Headache Physiotherapy Box Hill treatment works so effectively; we address all the contributing factors together, not isolation.

Hands-On Manual Therapy

And here physiotherapy really comes through in the case of headaches.

Techniques We Use:

Light joint mobilisations, particularly C1-C3 spine.
Myofascial release in case of tight muscles.
Trigger point therapy
Dry needling (SMD = -5.16 on pain intensity research)
Soft‑tissue massage
Neural mobilisation in the event of nerve sensitisation.

Manual therapy isn’t painful. Trigger points might hurt momentarily, although the majority report it as extremely relaxing, a process of unloading months-of-stress and being able, at last, to relax.

Specific Exercise Programs

Light muscle strengthening and heavy muscle stretch prevents the occurrence of headaches.

Your program might include:
Deep neck flexor muscles (important to the posture) strengthening.
Scapular stabiliser exercises.
Upper back mobility work
Gentle neck stretches
Postural retraining exercises.

We show routines you can do in real life: at home, with minimum equipment. You will not remain sticking to exercises that are complex and time-consuming. We keep things practical.

3 Main Headache Types We Treat

Cervicogenic Headache (Neck-Related)

This is the big one. The etiological cause of at least 60% of our cases of chronic headaches at our Box Hill clinic.

Where You Feel It:

Starts at base of skull
Travels up back of head
Sometimes wraps to forehead
Can sit behind one eye
Usually one-sided initially

What It Feels Like:

Worse in mornings
Set off by some positions of the neck.
Compounds with prolonged postures.
It is usually combined with neck stiffness.

What Causes Cervicogenic Headaches:

Low computer posture (huge contributor)
Past whiplash as a result of accidents.
Incorrect pillow height when sleeping.
Prolonged forward head position.
Poor technique in heavy lifting.
Spending hours staring at machines.

Herein lies the fact why this type of headache befriends physiotherapy. The source is mechanical. Joints are not moving smoothly. Muscles are now tight on a chronic basis. Nerves are becoming crushed. Fix those mechanical issues? The headache disappears.

We apply soft joint movements on your neck. Specific muscle releases. Specific work hardening the deep stabilisers. Desk posture re-training. Expectant results can be observed in 3-4 sessions.

Tension-Type Headache

Affects your entire head. As if another man has pinned a tight bandage on your head. Can last hours. Sometimes days.

Where You Feel It:

Whole head, bilateral
Band-like pressure
Sometimes extends to neck
Forehead tenderness
Scalp sensitivity

What It Feels Like:

Squeezing, compressing pains.
Mild to moderate intensity
Not throbbing usually
Doesn't worsen with activity
Can have neck pain too

What Causes Tension Headaches:

Stress and anxiety ( humongous aspect )
Poor sleep quality
Caffeine withdrawal
Skipping meals
Dehydration
Prolonged screen time
Sustained muscle tension

The frequency of tension headache decreases by more than 6 days per month when using manual therapy over standard GP care. That's massive. Our daily headache is reduced by potentially 6 days per month.

We use a combination of trigger point release in your strained pericranial muscles (around your skull). Gentle upper neck work. Learning relaxation methods. Most of all, knowing what exactly your triggers are and developing trigger avoidance strategies.

Migraine Headache

Painful, acute, most typically bilateral. Lots of times nausea, sensitive to the light. May either paralyse you by hours or days.

Where You Feel It:

One side of head (rarely both)
Pulsing, aching nature.
Sometimes behind eye
Ability to alternate between episodes.

What It Feels Like:

Intense throbbing pain
Worsens with movement
Nausea or vomiting
Light and sound sensitivity
Sometimes (aura) visual disturbances.

What Triggers Migraines:

Mood swings (especially hormonal changes in women).
Some foods (chocolate, cheese, wine)
Bright or flashing lights
Weather changes
Sleep pattern disruptions
Stress
Strong smells

Migraines are no longer treated by physiotherapy. Let's be honest about that. But research shows Physiotherapy Headache Box Hill treatment significantly reduces migraine frequency and intensity. How? By treating triggers of migraine in the neck that many sufferers of migraine suffer.

It turns out that the cervical dysfunction of the spine is common among persons with migraine waves. Treatment of the same lessens migraine attacks. Our combination of upper cervical mobilisations, postural correction, all stress management and trigger avoidance education.

Our Treatment Approach at S2 Physiotherapy

No bubble theories. All headache patterns are unique, and the body reacts differently to the individual.

Comprehensive Assessment

The treatment totaling about 45 minutes is your first session of Headache Treatment Physiotherapy in Box Hill. Our efforts are to know every bit of what matters.

We Ask About:

History Headache: duration, frequency, intensity.
Pain location and pattern
What triggers it
What relieves it
Work, sleep, and everyday life.
Previous treatments tried
Current medications
Good setups and daily postures at work.

Physical Examination Includes:

Neck mobility testing
Evaluation of upper back motion.
Muscle‑tension palpation
inability to sit and stand up (posture)
Stability testing of neck stabilisers.
Nerve‑mobility checks
Jaw assessment, if relevant

At the end, we will know precisely what is causing your headaches and you will have a clear treatment process which you can comprehend.

Posture and Ergonomic Education

Can't overstate how important this is. Your work setup might be generating your headaches daily.

We Address:

Screen height and distance on the computer screen.
Lumbar support and height of the chair.
the positioning of keyboard and mouse.
Phone‑use habits
Driving posture
The sleeping position and pillow height.
Movement breaks during work

Minimum shifts produce monumental outcomes. Holding your monitor 10cm higher may be all you need to get rid of headaches in the afternoon.

What to Expect from Treatment

Session 1: Generative, overall examination, acute pain, interventions that reduce pain, intervention, and initial exercises.

Sessions 2-4: Manual treatment, exercise maintenance, posture, and reporting symptoms.

Sessions 5-8: Discuss any remaining challenges, go-it-alone plans.

Most people notice improvement within 3-4 sessions. Chronic cases might need 6-10 sessions before shifting to occasional maintenance.

Research backs this up. 72% of patients with cervicogenic headaches get 50% reduction of symptoms, which is real life-changing.

Why Choose S2 for Physiotherapy for Headache in Box Hill

Exposure to Headaches: We have been treating hundreds in Box-Hill. We are familiar with what works and how to develop treatment.

Research-based Methodology: All techniques are backed by studies. We do not go to the latest fads in treatment, possessing what science teaches.

Individualised Response: Pattern The pattern of your headache is specific. Your service bears testimony to the fact that- no generic tricks in treatment, only solutions.

Realistic Timelines: we deliver truthful communication. When something is not performing, we change. Should there be any further investigation to do or necessary we will inform you.

Convenient Location: Here at Box Hill, easy parking and flexibility in booking appointments including evenings.

Common Questions About Headache Physiotherapy

Q1) How many sessions will I need?
After 4 to 6 sessions, most of the acute cases have improved. Monthly or year-long chronic headaches may take 810 sessions initially with maintenance as a thing or two.

Q2) Will it hurt?
It may be unbearable to a point, but manual therapy is not unbearable at trigger points. It is described by most people as a good pain- such as getting rid of a tension at last.

Q3) Do you treat migraines?
We treat the neck-part of the migraine, which can actually make the frequency of their occurrence and their intensity less severe. In cases where a migraine is devoid of neck involvement, we will make a referral to the relevant professionals.

Q4) Will you assist when I have had years with headaches?
Yes. Rigorous physiotherapy can be effective in long-term chronic headaches. It may require some additional time and yet it can be improved.

Q5) Do you have a bulk bill?
We offer the Medicare CDM plan sessions- up to five sessions a year. Tell our team to ask whether you are qualified.

Take Action Against Your Headaches

Don’t tolerate headaches. Don’t accept a lifelong medication addiction. There’s a better way.

Our Headache Treatment Physiotherapy Box Hill programme targets the real source of your pain, not just the symptoms. We correct the mechanical imbalances in your neck and upper back which creates an untiring headache.

More than 70% of our patients reduced their frequency of headaches by at least half. Several end up having no headaches. Just consider how it would feel to wake without that usual smattering of tension, go through workdays without going to the drugstore to get these pain-reliefs, and spend the weekends without write-cancellation headaches.

Book Your Assessment Today:

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S2 Physiotherapy. Our Headache Physiotherapy in Box Hill combines evidence-based practise with actual care of you, right here, where you need us the most.

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