Neck pain & headache physio Frankston
Neck pain is not one-size-fits-all
Neck symptoms may include stiffness, aching, pain when turning, discomfort around the shoulders or upper back, and sometimes symptoms into the arm. Some headaches can also be associated with neck or jaw movement, but headaches have many possible causes and physiotherapy is not appropriate for every type.
Ash will listen to your history, assess your movement and explain whether a musculoskeletal physiotherapy approach may suit your presentation.
What will Ash assess?
Your assessment may include comfortable neck, upper-back, shoulder and jaw movement; strength and control; the tasks that affect your symptoms; and relevant work, sleep, training or lifestyle factors. If your symptoms suggest that medical, dental or specialist review should come first, Ash will explain this and recommend appropriate follow-up.
Seek urgent medical care for a sudden or severe headache, or a headache with fever, vomiting, confusion, vision changes, loss of balance or a seizure. Call 000 for neck pain after serious trauma or when accompanied by chest pain or shortness of breath.
A tailored neck and headache plan
Where physiotherapy is appropriate, your plan may include hands-on treatment, targeted exercise, movement retraining, education, graded activity and practical changes for work, sleep or sport. Ash will review your response and adjust the plan with you.
Frequently asked questions
Can neck problems contribute to headaches?
Some headaches can be associated with the neck, while migraine and other headache conditions may need medical management. Assessment helps determine the most appropriate next step.
Do you also assess jaw or TMJ symptoms?
Yes. Ash enjoys treating TMJ/jaw movement problems and will consider how the neck and jaw may be interacting. Dental or medical review may also be recommended.
Do I need a referral?
Private patients do not need a GP referral. My Therapist Group does not currently accept TAC, WorkCover or NDIS clients.
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