Understanding Headache

When the Problem Starts in the Neck

One of the more common reasons people seek chiropractic care is for the treatment of headache and migraine. Neck problems are often associated with headache, and our chiropractors are experienced in assessing whether the cervical spine is a contributing factor to a patient's head pain.

At Sexton Chiropractic we have been providing effective care for people suffering from headache for more than 25 years across our Surrey Hills, Bendigo and Torquay practices.

How We Treat It

Our Approach to Headache

Care may involve a combination of hands-on techniques and lifestyle guidance — always tailored to the individual and always with your full involvement and understanding.

Gentle Cervical Adjustments

Where appropriate, our chiropractors deliver gentle adjustments and mobilisation to the cervical spine to restore joint mobility, reduce nerve irritation, and address tension that may be triggering headache.

Muscle Therapy

Tension in the muscles of the neck, upper back, and base of skull is a common driver of headache. Targeted soft tissue therapy releases this tension and helps reduce the frequency and intensity of episodes.

Corrective Exercises

We prescribe exercises to correct the postural and movement patterns that contribute to recurring cervicogenic headache — practical, sustainable steps you can take between appointments.

Lifestyle & Dietary Advice

Hydration, screen habits, sleep posture, and certain dietary factors all influence headache frequency. We discuss these openly and offer practical guidance as part of a whole-person approach.

An honest note: Not all headaches will be best managed by a chiropractor. Our practitioners will always assess your presentation honestly and, where appropriate, refer you to the most suitable health professional for your specific type of headache.

We aim to work with your body, not against it — promoting the philosophy of nature first and the basic guidelines of eating well, moving well and thinking well.

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Find a Practice Near You

Surrey Hills

621 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills VIC 3127

Hours: Mon – Fri 8am – 7pm

(03) 9898 1282

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Bendigo

128 Queen Street, Bendigo VIC 3550

Hours: Mon – Fri 8am – 7pm · Alt. Saturdays 8am – 11am

(03) 5444 1455

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Torquay

23A Pearl Street, Torquay VIC 3228

Hours: Mon 1pm–7pm · Tue 8am–7pm · Wed 8am–11am · Thu 1pm–7pm · Fri 7am–1pm

(03) 5261 7438

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