Melbourne Headache + Concussion Group

08/10/2026

Could your neck be contributing to your headaches?

In this quick video, Pete explains how the upper cervical spine, particularly C1, C2 and C3, can contribute to pain felt well beyond the neck.

Sensory input from these upper cervical levels converges with the trigeminal system in the trigeminocervical complex, which is one reason pain from the neck can sometimes be referred into areas such as the:

• back of the head
• temple
• forehead
• around or behind the eye

That doesn’t mean every headache is coming from the neck.

But if we can reproduce your familiar headache during an upper cervical assessment and then change it, that can be an important clue that the neck is part of the picture.

Sometimes where you feel the pain isn’t where the problem starts.

17/08/2026

That tight band around your head? It could be a tension headache. 🤕

Tension-type headaches are the most common headache in the world, but that doesn’t mean you have to simply put up with them.

Many people blame stress alone, but tension headaches are often influenced by tight muscles, reduced movement in the neck, poor posture and increased sensitivity in the nervous system.

At Melbourne Headache + Concussion Group, our osteopaths use the Watson Headache Approach to assess whether your upper neck is contributing to your headaches. Our goal isn’t just temporary relief—we’re looking to understand what’s driving your symptoms and help you achieve lasting improvement.

If you’ve been reaching for pain relief or living with regular headaches, it may be time to look beyond the symptoms.

📖 We’ve just published a new blog explaining:
✔️ What tension headaches are
✔️ Why your neck may be involved
✔️ How osteopathy can help
✔️ When to seek an assessment

Head to the link in our bio to read the full article.

15/08/2026

31/07/2026

Think it’s a sinus headache? It might actually be migraine. 🤯

Many people who believe they suffer from “sinus headaches” actually meet the diagnostic criteria for migraine.

Why?

Migraine commonly causes:
🔹 Pain around the forehead, eyes and cheeks
🔹 Pressure across the face
🔹 A blocked or runny nose
🔹 Watery eyes

Because these symptoms overlap with sinus problems, migraine is frequently mistaken for sinus pain.

The difference is important because the correct diagnosis leads to the right treatment. If you’re repeatedly treating your sinuses without lasting relief, it may be time to consider another cause.

At Melbourne Headache & Concussion Group, we perform a comprehensive assessment to determine what’s driving your headaches and whether your neck, migraine mechanisms, or another condition could be contributing.

If you’ve been told it’s “just sinus pain” but nothing seems to help, you deserve a thorough assessment.

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👇 Have you ever been told you have sinus headaches?

06/07/2026

Headaches deserve more than a quick fix. 💊➡️🧠

Painkillers can be incredibly helpful for managing headache pain. But if you’re relying on them regularly, it might be time to ask a different question...

Why do the headaches keep coming back?

For many people, recurring headaches aren’t just about the pain itself. They can be influenced by factors such as:
✔️ Neck dysfunction
✔️ Jaw tension
✔️ Poor posture
✔️ Muscle tension
✔️ Stress and lifestyle factors

At Melbourne Headache & Concussion Group, our focus is to understand what may be contributing to your headaches—not simply treating the symptoms.

A thorough assessment helps us identify the factors that may be driving your pain, so we can create a management plan tailored to you.

If headaches are becoming a regular part of your life, you don’t have to keep masking them.

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📅 Book your headache assessment via the link in our bio.

18/06/2026

🤕 Do your headaches always seem to start with a sore or stiff neck?

You might be dealing with a cervicogenic headache — a type of headache that actually originates from the structures in your neck.

The upper neck plays a crucial role in how headache pain is processed. When joints, muscles, or nerves in this region become irritated, they can refer pain into the head, causing symptoms that are often mistaken for migraine or tension headaches.

Common signs include:
✔️ Headaches that start at the base of the skull
✔️ Neck pain or stiffness
✔️ Symptoms aggravated by posture or prolonged sitting
✔️ Pain that travels into the temple, forehead, or behind the eye

The good news? If your neck is contributing to your headaches, identifying and treating the underlying cause may help reduce symptom frequency and severity.

Our latest blog explores:
🔹 What cervicogenic headaches are
🔹 How they differ from migraine
🔹 Common causes and triggers
🔹 How osteopathic treatment may help

📖 Read the full blog via the link in our bio.

04/06/2026

Migraine is more than just a headache.

It’s a complex neurological condition that can affect your vision, concentration, energy levels, mood, sleep, and ability to function day-to-day.

If you’re experiencing recurrent migraines, it’s important to understand that effective management often requires more than simply treating the pain.

At Melbourne Headache & Concussion Group, we take a comprehensive approach to migraine assessment and management. We assess factors that may be contributing to your symptoms, including:

✔ Neck involvement and cervicogenic headache overlap
✔ Migraine triggers and lifestyle factors
✔ Movement and posture-related contributors
✔ Persistent symptoms following concussion or injury

Using evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches, our goal is to help you better understand your migraines, reduce symptom frequency and severity, and improve your quality of life.

You don’t have to keep pushing through headaches.

01/06/2026

🧠🏉 LEADING THE WAY IN CONCUSSION SAFETY

A huge congratulations to Williamstown CYMS and Williamstown Juniors for taking a proactive approach to player welfare by completing concussion baseline testing for their senior playing groups.

Too often, concussion management starts after an injury occurs. Baseline testing allows us to establish a pre-injury snapshot of an athlete’s balance, reaction time, cognitive function and symptom profile. This gives clinicians valuable information to compare against should a concussion occur during the season.

In today’s sporting environment, recognising, assessing and managing concussion properly has never been more important.

We’re proud to work alongside clubs that understand player welfare extends beyond game day and are committed to creating safer sporting environments for their athletes.

A special thank you to the players, coaches and volunteers who made the testing sessions possible.

Because when it comes to concussion...

👉 If you’re not testing, you’re guessing.

Well done Williamstown CYMS and Williamstown Juniors for leading the way. 👏💙💛

30/05/2026

Williamstown CYMS is leading the way. 👏

Over the past week, WHL and have completed concussion baseline testing for the U18s, Senior Women’s and Senior Men’s football programs.

It’s fantastic to see the Williamstown football community taking concussion seriously and investing in player safety before an injury occurs.

Baseline testing provides a pre injury snapshot of an athlete’s balance, cognitive function, reaction time and symptom profile. If a concussion occurs during the season, we can compare post injury results against that individual’s baseline data to assist with diagnosis, management and return to play decisions.

In today’s contact sport environment, having objective data isn’t a luxury. It’s an important part of best practice concussion care.

A huge credit to the players, coaches, families and club leadership for embracing a proactive approach to athlete welfare.

If you’re not testing, you’re guessing.

18/04/2026

Huge congratulations to Olivia Gargano on being named Rookie of the Year for the national women’s ice hockey program.

What stands out with Olivia isn’t just the result
it’s the consistency, the professionalism, and the way she goes about her work every single day

She’s a great example of what happens when talent meets the right structure, guidance, and commitment to getting better

We’re proud to be supporting Olivia along her journey and to play a small role in helping her perform at her best

It’s also why we’re so passionate about building pathways for younger athletes
giving them access to the same level of care, structure, and support early in their development

And just as importantly, making sure they’re protected along the way

Excited to continue working with Melbourne Demons Ice Hockey Club providing concussion management support for their athletes

Big things ahead for Olivia