Headache & Cervicogenic Headache Treatment Beaumaris
Some headaches can be associated with problems arising from the neck. These are commonly referred to as cervicogenic or neck-related headaches.
At Beaumaris Physio & Health, we assess your neck, movement and headache presentation to determine whether your cervical spine may be contributing to your symptoms.
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Hands on treatment, tailored to the underlying musculoskeletal contributors
Signs Your Headache May Be Related to Your Neck
Features can include:
- Headache associated with neck pain or stiffness
- Reduced neck movement
- Headaches aggravated by neck movement or sustained positions
- Pain beginning around the neck or base of the skull
- Symptoms predominantly affecting one side
Headaches can have many different causes, so appropriate assessment is important.
Can Physiotherapy Help Cervicogenic Headaches?
Where the neck is contributing to your headaches, physiotherapy management may include manual therapy, exercises, strengthening, mobility work and advice about activities that influence your symptoms.
Principal physiotherapist Andrew Parisi has a particular interest in the assessment and treatment of cervicogenic headaches and spinal conditions.
Headache Physio in Beaumaris
Beaumaris Physio & Health provides assessment and physiotherapy for neck-related and cervicogenic headaches in Beaumaris and Bayside Melbourne.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Headaches
Can physiotherapy help headaches?
Physiotherapy may be appropriate when assessment indicates the neck is contributing to headache symptoms.
Is a cervicogenic headache the same as migraine?
No. They are different headache types, although symptoms can sometimes overlap.
Can headaches come from the neck?
Yes. Cervicogenic headaches are headaches associated with structures within the cervical spine.
Book a Headache & Neck Assessment
Book an appointment at Beaumaris Physio & Health for assessment of your headaches and neck.