Learning from Professor Mariano Rocabado: What a Pioneer of Jaw Care Taught Me
Learning from Professor Mariano Rocabado: What a Pioneer of Jaw Care Taught Me In October 2019 I began a two-part course with Professor Mariano Rocabado: the first week at Vienna Medical University, and the second in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. It was an in-depth program covering the anatomy and biomechanics of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the cervical […]
Understanding & Managing Cervicogenic Dizziness
Understanding & Managing Cervicogenic Dizziness Cervicogenic dizziness is a type of dizziness that comes from dysfunction in your neck rather than your inner ear or brain. It’s one of the more overlooked causes of persistent dizziness, particularly for people who’ve already had normal hearing and balance test results. Compared to other types of headaches, the […]
What Causes Ocular Migraines and How to Stop Them
What Causes Ocular Migraines and How to Stop Them Shimmering lights. Zigzag patterns drifting across your vision. A blind spot that appears from nowhere and fades within half an hour. If you’ve had any of these, you’re likely having ocular migraines, which can be confusing to diagnose. Most visual episodes people call “ocular migraines” are […]
What Causes Migraines in Females: Triggers and Prevention
What Causes Migraines in Females: Triggers and Prevention Migraines aren’t just a bad headache. It’s a neurological condition, and it affects millions of women worldwide. Research has found that 1 in 3 Australian women are living with migraine, making it one of the leading contributors to the women’s health gap in this country. It hits […]
TMJ Headache Location Chart: Where Jaw Pain Strikes
TMJ Headache Location Chart: Where Jaw Pain Strikes If you’ve been living with persistent head pain that doesn’t quite respond to standard headache treatments, your jaw may be the culprit. The TMJ headache location is often misunderstood, as the pain rarely stays near the jaw itself. It travels along predictable nerve and muscle pathways, showing […]
Tension Headache or Cervicogenic Headache? How to Tell the Difference
Tension Headache or Cervicogenic Headache? How to Tell the Difference You’re dealing with yet another headache. The pressure builds around your forehead, or maybe it starts at the base of your skull and creeps forward. You reach for paracetamol, assuming it’s just stress or tension – but what if your neck is actually the problem? […]
How Chronic Neck Tension Can Mimic a Sinus Headache
How Chronic Neck Tension Can Mimic a Sinus Headache You’ve tried decongestants, antihistamines, nasal sprays – perhaps even had a CT scan of your sinuses. Everything comes back clear. Yet the pressure behind your eyes and across your forehead persists, feeling exactly like a sinus problem. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Studies show […]
When to See a Physio vs a Doctor for Your “Sinus Headache”
When to See a Physio vs a Doctor for Your “Sinus Headache” If you’ve been treating what you think is a “sinus headache” for weeks or months without lasting relief, you might be treating the wrong problem entirely. Knowing whether you need to see a sinus headache physio or doctor can save you months of […]
How Physiotherapy Can Help You Avoid TMJ Surgery
How Physiotherapy Can Help You Avoid TMJ Surgery Dealing with jaw pain that won’t go away or clicking that turns into locking? If you’ve seen dentists, worn splints, and tried muscle relaxants, yet nothing worked, surgery might feel inevitable. But here’s what most people don’t realise: conservative TMJ treatment from a practitioner trained specifically in […]
Case Study: Balance Problems & Dizziness
Case Study: Balance Problems & Dizziness When Safety Screening Matters – Identifying a Vascular Red Flag Assessed by: Micahel Hayward, Physiotherapist– Bangalow Headache Neck & Jaw Clinic Patient details have been anonymised to protect privacy. This case study is published with informed consent. Case Summary A patient presented to Bangalow Headache Neck & Jaw Clinic […]
