Brisbane Physio Specialists

03/03/2025

If you suffer from headaches, you might be surprised to learn that they could actually be linked to problems in your neck. This is known as a cervicogenic headache, and it happens when issues in the cervical spine (the neck area) cause pain that radiates to the head.

If you suffer from headaches, you might be surprised to learn that they could actually be linked to problems in your neck. This is known as a cervicogenic headache, and it happens when issues in the cervical spine (the neck area) cause pain that radiates to the head.

25/04/2024

Neck or cervical spine pain is a common problem affecting a wide range of people. Here we share the facts about neck pain

The problem Neck or cervical spine pain is a common problem affecting all age groups, cultures and socio-demographic levels. It can range from being mild and and a bit of a nuisance, to severely disabling and incapacitating. Recurrences of acute bouts of neck pain are common for many people and neck...

31/10/2023

Avoid headaches and bad posture with this STUDY TIP!

Regularly correct your posture.

It’s normal to slouch with prolonged sitting or standing as the postural muscles fatigue after about 20-25 minutes.

If sitting, tilt your pelvis to hollow your back slightly, lift the top of your chest then tuck your chin in to straighten your spine.

Hold this position for 10 seconds, relax 10% then keep studying!

12/10/2023

It’s the time of year when Year 12 students (and other students) will be spending a lot of time studying for exams, usually with prolonged periods of sitting, mostly in front of a computer.

Uninterrupted, sustained postures can lead to neck pain, back pain and headaches which can significantly affect study output and academic performance.

Here are our tips to get the most out of your study time, and avoid pain and headaches.

It’s the time of year when Year 12 students will be spending a lot of time studying for exams, usually requiring prolonged periods of sitting, mostly in front of a computer. Uninterrupted, sustained postures can lead to neck pain, back pain and headaches which can significantly affect study output...