Headaches & Migraines

We know how painful and debilitating headaches and migraines can be! They can really ruin your quality of life.

Thankfully, around 90% of all headaches are ‘tension’ headaches. This means that our unique combination of osteopathic treatment, movement & education can get you back doing the things you love and not living off pain killers.

How We Help Headaches & Migraines

Here at Bardon Osteopathy Brisbane, we take headaches and migraines very seriously. We tailor a management plan to best suit your needs and goals, to get you back doing the things you love in no time!

Dr Arun Shapleski (osteopath) has a clinical interest in the treatment and management of headaches and migraines having suffered from childhood headaches himself. He’s a big proponent of magnesium supplementation due to the fact that 50% of migraine sufferers can benefit from it! Check out this BLOG POST for more details and references.

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Causes of Headaches & Migraines

 

We take the time to fully explain the reasons why you've got headaches and migraines and come up with a solution together to get you out of pain fast and back doing the things that you love most. Here are a few common causes of headaches and migraines pain:
Not enough movement

This, usually coupled with stress, can lead to increased tension in the neck and shoulder muscles – a common cause of headache. 

Strains and Sprains

These include minor injuries to muscles and ligaments/joints of the neck. This may be due to a car accident or other head injury.

Migraines

These type of headaches are thought to be caused by blood vessel changes within the brain. Osteopaths assess and treat your whole body to alleviate tension in and around the head.).

Gentle & 

Experienced

Treat all Ages Including Babies

Same day appointments likely.

Fax (07) 3512 9333

151 Boundary Road, Bardon QLD 4065

Proudly servicing the following areas as Brisbane osteopaths for over 25 years: Bardon, Paddington, Toowong, Taringa, Ashgrove, Auchenflower, The Gap, Milton & more