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 […]
Case Study: TMJ Pain & Jaw Locking
Case Study: TMJ Pain & Jaw Locking 10-Year Headache History Resolved Through Targeted Physiotherapy Treated by: Michael 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 with a long history of chronic headaches and jaw […]
