Headache & Migraine Conditions
Headaches and migraines come in many forms — from tension and cervicogenic headaches to vestibular, hormonal, or classic migraines — each with their own unique patterns and triggers. While the causes can vary, many share common links such as neck tension, posture, muscle imbalance, or heightened sensitivity in the nervous system.
At The Headache Studio, we take the time to understand your specific headache type and the factors contributing to it. Using a combination of hands-on therapy, tailored exercise, education, and lifestyle strategies, we help restore movement, reduce pain, and prevent recurrence.
Whether your headaches are triggered by stress, hormones, posture, or sensory overload, physiotherapy can help you uncover the root cause, manage symptoms confidently, and regain control over your daily life.
Common Types We Treat:
Tension Headache
A dull, pressure-like headache often linked to muscle tightness and postural strain in the neck and shoulders. Physiotherapy helps release tension, improve posture, and prevent recurrences.
Cervicogenic Headache
Headache pain that actually starts in the neck due to joint or muscle irritation. Hands-on therapy and neck-specific exercises help restore movement and relieve referred pain.
Vestibular Migraine
Migraine attacks that cause dizziness or vertigo rather than a strong headache. Vestibular rehabilitation and movement retraining help calm the balance system and reduce symptoms.
Silent Migraine
A migraine without the typical headache pain — often presenting with visual changes, dizziness, or sensory sensitivity. Physiotherapy focuses on calming the nervous system and identifying triggers.
Basilar Migraine
A more complex migraine type involving the brainstem, often causing dizziness, visual disturbances, or coordination changes. Gentle vestibular and neck therapies support recovery and stability.
Migraine with Aura
Migraines that include warning symptoms like visual changes, tingling, or speech difficulty. Physiotherapy helps address physical tension and nervous system sensitivity that can trigger attacks.
Migraine without Aura
The most common migraine type, often one-sided and throbbing, with nausea and light or sound sensitivity. Treatment focuses on relieving muscle tension, improving posture, and reducing triggers.
Menstrual Migraine
Migraines linked to hormonal changes in the menstrual cycle. Physiotherapy supports symptom control through movement, tension relief, and education around pacing and trigger management.
Find Relief and Confidence in Your Recovery
You don’t have to put up with recurring headaches or migraines. With a clear understanding of what’s driving your symptoms and a personalised physiotherapy plan, it’s possible to reduce pain, restore movement, and regain control of your day-to-day life.
If you’re unsure which type of headache you have — or you’ve tried everything without lasting relief — our team at The Headache Studio can help assess, explain, and guide you toward long-term solutions.
Book an appointment to start understanding your headaches and take the next step toward feeling better.