Burwood NSW · Headache & Cervicogenic Headache Treatment
Not all headaches start in the head. Many are driven by neck stiffness, upper cervical joint dysfunction, and muscle trigger points — and respond dramatically to physiotherapy.
Cervicogenic headaches originate from the neck and are often misdiagnosed as tension or migraine headaches. Accurate diagnosis and targeted neck physiotherapy can provide lasting relief where medications have failed.
How We Treat This Condition
Evidence-based treatment tailored to your specific presentation and goals.
Headache Assessment
Classifying your headache type (cervicogenic, tension-type, migraine, TMJD-related) is essential for effective treatment.
Learn more →Cervical Manual Therapy
Upper cervical joint mobilisation and manipulation is among the most effective treatments for cervicogenic headache — often providing immediate relief.
Learn more →Dry Needling
Trigger point needling into the upper trapezius, suboccipital, and SCM muscles delivers rapid relief of tension headaches.
Learn more →Deep Neck Flexor Training
Retraining the deep stabilising muscles of the upper cervical spine is the cornerstone of long-term headache prevention.
Learn more →Posture Correction
Correcting the head-forward posture that increases upper cervical joint stress and drives chronic cervicogenic headaches.
Learn more →Sleep & Lifestyle Factors
Identifying and modifying headache triggers including sleep position, screen time, hydration, and stress patterns.
Learn more →What Happens at Your First Appointment?
Full Assessment
Detailed history, movement analysis and clinical tests to identify the root cause of your problem.
Diagnosis & Plan
We explain exactly what is going on and create a realistic, goal-focused treatment timeline.
Hands-On Treatment
Most patients receive treatment in their first session — manual therapy, needling, or exercise prescription.
Home Program
You leave with clear exercises and self-management strategies to accelerate your recovery.
Why Choose Burwood Physio?
- AHPRA-registered physiotherapists
- Same-day and next-day appointments available
- HICAPS on-site — claim health fund rebate instantly
- Medicare bulk billing with GP CDM plan
- NDIS registered provider
- WorkCover and icare accepted
- Evidence-based treatment — no unnecessary sessions
- 2 minutes walk from Burwood Station
📍 Located in Burwood: Shop 2, 36–38 Victoria St East, Burwood NSW 2134. 2 min from Burwood Station. Open Mon–Sat.
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Tired of living with headaches?
Physiotherapy can resolve the neck causes of most tension and cervicogenic headaches.