Anytime Physio
Areas we treat

Headaches & Migraines

Advanced, evidence-based assessment and treatment for headaches and migraines, including the Watson Headache® Approach and Cefaly neurostimulation. Drug-free relief, with no high-velocity thrusts or cracking.

About Headaches & Migraines

An estimated 80% of new headache patients per year are diagnosed with cervicogenic headache, yet almost none are referred with that diagnosis. One of the confusing things about cervicogenic headache is that its symptoms can present as migraine, tension-type or even cluster headaches.

Our physiotherapists are trained to perform a thorough examination of the head and neck with specific manual therapy techniques to provide drug-free relief from acute and chronic headaches and migraines. The method involves sustained pressures on neck joints, with no high-velocity thrusts or cracking of your neck.

Anytime Physio is also Brisbane's first physiotherapy clinic to introduce Cefaly, a nerve-stimulation device used in the United States to help alleviate migraine by targeting the trigeminal nerve.

What we treat

Headache & Migraine Types We Treat

Cervicogenic headache
Migraine with or without aura
Menstrual migraine
Tension-type headache
Cluster headache
Sinus headache
Whiplash with headache
Jaw pain with headache (TMJ)
What to expect

How We Treat It

The diagnostic accuracy of the Watson Headache® Approach can confirm whether disorders in the upper neck are responsible for your headache or migraine, and determine the exact nature of the disorder and which spinal joints are involved. There's no guesswork and no cracking or manipulation; its unique feature is temporary reproduction and resolution (easing) of your usual head pain.

Our initial consultations are 60 minutes, with 30-minute follow-ups. Generally, four to five sessions are recommended within the first two to three weeks. This higher frequency lets us better gauge your response and accumulate momentum for long-term relief. Up to 80% of headache and migraine sufferers experience a significant reduction in symptoms, and the majority report long-term success after treatment has ceased.

Cefaly is an evidence-based method for treating and preventing migraines, with published research supporting its use for sedative effect, treatment of acute attacks, prevention, and as a first-line option for patients with a low frequency of attacks. It is FDA-approved in the USA and has been shown to be safe.

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FAQs

Common Questions

  • Cefaly is an evidence-based method for treating and preventing migraines and headaches. Published research data supports its use for sedative effect, treatment of acute migraine attacks, prevention of migraines, and as a first-line treatment for patients experiencing a low frequency of attacks. Cefaly is also FDA-approved in the USA and has been shown to be a safe method for treating headaches and migraines.

  • Our initial consultations are 60 minutes, while subsequent consultations are 30 minutes. Generally four to five sessions are recommended within the first two to three weeks. This higher frequency of treatment allows us to better gauge your response and accumulate momentum for long-term relief.

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