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Headache and migraine in Ascot Vale and Moonee Ponds

The facts

Headaches affect so many of us. In fact, 87% of Australians have suffered headaches in the past year.

​Migraine, an intense type of headache, also affects us. At least 16% of females suffer from migraines. And 5% of children will suffer from migraines by the age of 11.

​Migraines are in the top 20 diseases world wide.

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Symptoms of migraine and headache

Symptoms can vary from mild to debilitating from person to person. 

Some symptoms may include:​

  • Dull and throbbing pain

  • Aching

  • Tightness and pressure around the head

  • Sharp and piercing

  • Pain around the eyes, temples or back of the head

  • Abdominal pain (often in children)

  • Sensitivity to light and sound

  • Nausea and dizziness.

Types of migraine and headache

Some of the different types of headaches and migraines include:​

  • Cervicogenic headache

  • Tension headache

  • Sinus headache

  • Common and uncommon migraine

  • Abdominal migraine

  • Cluster headache

  • Drug induced headache.

Correct treatment must be centered around diagnosing and treatment.

Common causes of headaches and migraines

  • Neck and jaw tension

  • Diet and hydration

  • Stress and fatigue

  • Posture and head position

  • Hormones and medications.

​Chiropractic care has been shown to be effective in treating headaches and migraines. 

Treatments will vary from person to person and between conditions but may include:

  • Mobilisations and manipulations

  • Soft tissue treatments

  • Dietary advice

  • Stress management and breathing exercises.

​Contact us to find out if chiropractic care in Ascot Vale may be of benefit to you. We’d love to help you alleviate your pain!

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  • References:
    1. Headache Australia website: http://headacheaustralia.org.au/what-is-headache/11-prevalence-and-cost-of-headache
    2. Prevalence of headache and migraine in an Australian city- J. Heywood, T. Colgan, and C. Coffey- Journal of Clinical Neuroscience (1998) 5(4), 485.
    3. Headache Disorders and Public Health, Education and Management Implications
World Health Organization, Geneva, WHO/MSD/MBD/00.9, Sept 2000
    4. CPDO online (continued professional development online): What is causing my patients headache. www.cpdo.com.au
    5. Headache Australia: tension headaches: http://headacheaustralia.org.au/headache-types/16-tension-type-headache-the-most-common-type-of-headache
    6. Integrated Clinical Neurology book 6 part 1. Terrett A. RMIT University 2011.
    7. Spinal Manipulation vs. Amitriptyline for the Treatment of Chronic Tension-type Headaches: A Randomized Clinical Trial
    8. http://www.medmerits.com/index.php/article/tension_type_headache/P5
    9. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16282042
    10. https://www.cpdo.com.au/mod/page/view.php?id=20