The Headache, Neck & Jaw Clinic

12/06/2026

Many people associate a migraine with having an aura for diagnosis. In fact, it is actually more common to have migraine without aura compared to migraine with aura - just because you don't experience an aura, does not mean you don't get migraines.

Physiotherapy for migraines can be very effective. At HNJ all of our physiotherapists are trained in the Watson Headache Approach, a specific treatment approach for assessing and treating headaches and migraines.

For more information on migraine treatment, see our website. Or book online an initial physiotherapy consultation at your nearest clinic location; https://hnjclinic.com.au/migraines/

12/06/2026

As parents, it can be worrying when your child frequently complains of headaches, migraines, or unexplained stomach pain. While many people think headaches are an adult problem, they are surprisingly common in children and teenagers. The good news is that physiotherapy can play an important role in identifying contributing factors and helping children find lasting relief.

Learn more about how physio can help children with headaches and migraines:

https://hnjclinic.com.au/how-physiotherapy-can-help-children-with-headaches-and-migraines/

09/06/2026

Central sensitisation is a condition of the nervous system that is associated with the development and maintenance of chronic pain. When central sensitisation occurs, the nervous system goes through a process called wind-up and gets regulated in a persistent state of high reactivity.

Central sensitisation phenomena have been well recognised in the development of migraine attacks and tension type headaches. It is also known that headache frequency is related to sensitisation.

https://hnjclinic.com.au/central-sensitisation-and-headaches/

01/06/2026

Neck pain is very common amongst the population, andeven more common if you are a desk worker. Neck pain doesn't have to be there forever, physiotherapy can help significantly.

Neck pain or symptoms is one of our specialties; we aim to identify the cause, work with you to resolve your symptoms, and develop a plan specific to get you back on track.

For more information on neck pain treatment visit our website:

https://hnjclinic.com.au/neck-pain-treatment/

01/06/2026

Most people never think about their tongue until it starts contributing to pain.

Jaw tightness, neck tension, headaches, throat discomfort, clicking, swallowing issues, and even poor sleep are often treated separately. But in many cases, they may all be connected by one overlooked structure: the tongue.

More specifically, the tongue root.

Learn more:

https://hnjclinic.com.au/tongue-root-tension-the-hidden-source-of-jaw-neck-throat-pain/

29/05/2026

TMJ (jaw) Clicking is one of the most common symptoms we see which is due to the position of the disc.

When the disc is slightly forward causing clicking - this is called "Anterior Disc Displacement WITH reduction
vs.
When the disc is stuck forward causing with no clicking - this is called "Anterior Disc Displacement WITHOUT reduction aka a "lock jaw"

For more information on jaw(TMJ) physiotherapy, see our website, or and book an initial consultation online at your nearest clinic:
https://hnjclinic.com.au/book-appointment/

28/05/2026

Do you suffer from painful and recurrent headaches as a result of Chiari malformation?

At the Headache Neck and Jaw Clinic, we use a highly specific method called the Watson Headache® Approach, combined with modern pain science, to assess and treat headaches related to Chiari malformation.

Learn more:

We use the Watson Headache® Approach, combined with modern pain science, to assess and treat headaches related to Chiari malformation.

26/05/2026

Congratulations to our physiotherapist Rochelle Kay who recently went down to Adelaide to complete her Watson Headache® Clinic Level 4 Clinical Facilitator program. Trina (Level 4) and Rochelle had fantastic weekend facilitating the teaching and learning with the Level 3 course with Dean Watson. This course had physiotherapists coming from all over including Chile and New Zealand.

Both of our Level 4 physiotherapists Trina and Rochelle have a strong passion for treating headache and migraine patients. At HNJ we are lucky to have them in our clinics and mentoring our physiotherapy team

22/05/2026

Clenching/bruxism can be a very hard habit to break. Being aware of it is step #1 - check in with your jaw often, and keep correcting into good relaxed resting jaw position (see last weeks post).

Stress/anxiety, concentrating, lifting, driving are all common "triggers" that may increase the clenching so being aware of this is key to reducing it over time.

For more information on jaw(TMJ) physiotherapy, see our website, or and book an initial consultation online at your nearest clinic:
https://hnjclinic.com.au/book-appointment/

20/05/2026

Pregnancy and early motherhood bring many physical changes to the body. While much of the focus is often placed on the lower back and pelvic area, many women also experience neck pain, headaches, shoulder tension, and postural discomfort during pregnancy and after giving birth.

At the Headache Neck and Jaw clinic, we regularly support pregnant and post-partum women experiencing these common concerns through gentle physiotherapy treatment, posture education, and tailored management strategies.

Read more:
https://hnjclinic.com.au/why-new-mums-often-experience-neck-pain-headaches-and-postural-strain/