The Headache, Neck & Jaw Clinic

11/02/2025

A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when the brain experiences a sudden and forceful jolt or impact, typically due to a blow to the head, a violent shaking of the head and upper body, or a rapid deceleration of the head. Concussions can result from various incidents, including sports-related injuries, car accidents, falls, or any situation where there is a significant head trauma.

Read more about the key characteristics of a concussion, and how physiotherapy can help treat post-concussion syndrome (PCS).

Concussions can result from various incidents, including sports-related injuries, car accidents, falls, or any significant head trauma.

09/02/2025

Did you know physiotherapy can be very effective for treating jaw(TMJ) pain? All of our physiotherapists are trained in assessing and treating the TMJ. If you are getting jaw pain, clicking, locking, ear pain, blocked ear, or even headaches - you may have some TMJ dysfunction which physiotherapy can help with.

For more information on jaw treatment see our website, or book an initial consultation online anytime with one of our physiotherapists https://hnjclinic.com.au/book-appointment/

06/02/2025

Scrolling TikTok or Instagram for hours per day? Try to be conscious of your posture. Sustained flexion positions can have an impact on several muscles, often creating weakness over time in these postural muscles. Sustained flexion can be a factor in headaches, neck pain, jaw pain, shoulder or upper back pain. If you want to continue doomscrolling, try to sit in a better posture and break up long periods of sitting as much as possible - our bodies like to move!

Have a look at our website for more information on headaches, neck or jaw treatment. You can book an initial consultation online with one of our physiotherapists anytime https://hnjclinic.com.au/book-appointment/

05/02/2025

M​eet Matthew Jones​, the latest amazing physio to join our team!

Matty will be practising at our Greenslopes Clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and our Gold Coast Clinic on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Matt ​h​olds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy ​a​nd a Bachelor of Oral Hygiene in 2013. Matthew has worked in headache and migraine specific, and generalised physiotherapy clinics in his career, gaining much experience with headache, neck and jaw problems.

Matthew has an empathetic, detailed and charismatic approach, going above and beyond to ensure that each patient will receive the best care and treatment for their specific issue.

​Learn more about Matty and Book ​An Appointment today.

Meet Matthew Jones, Associate Physiotherapist. Our team are trained and experienced in helping you with your headache, neck and jaw pain.

30/01/2025

Migraines can be a debilitating condition, often affecting your work, mood, social life and many things. The Watson Headache® Approach is an effective treatment approach to reduce or resolve majority of patients migraine symptoms. All of our physiotherapists are trained in using the Watson Headache® Approach.

For more information on headache or migraine treatment, see our website. You can book an initial consultation online anytime with one of our physiotherapists https://hnjclinic.com.au/book-appointment/

26/01/2025

If you are getting jaw surgery, most likely like any other joint, you will require physiotherapy post-surgery. Physiotherapy post surgery will likely improve your range of motion, and muscle strength and endurance to get the best long-term outcome. We work with many surgeons across Brisbane and Gold Coast for post-op TMJ physiotherapy care.

For more information about TMJ (jaw) treatment please see our website. You can book an initial consultation with one of our physiotherapists online anytime https://hnjclinic.com.au/book-appointment/

23/01/2025

Do you know majority of headaches are referred from your upper neck? Treating the upper cervical (neck) spine using The Watson® Headache Approach can be very effective at reducing or resolving headaches and migraine symptoms. All our physiotherapists are trained using the The Watson® Headache Approach varying from levels 1-4 Watson practitioners.

If you suffer from persistent headaches or migraines, book in for an assessment to see if we can help you. For more information on headache treatment see our website, or book an online consultation with one of our physiotherapists online anytime. https://hnjclinic.com.au/book-appointment/

19/01/2025

Can you fit at least 3 finger width between your teeth while opening wide? If not you likely have some restriction in your jaw joint (TMJ). This may be from joint stiffness, or muscle tension, or a combination of both. If you have restricted range of motion you may get pain, clicking, locking, or have trouble eating certain foods.

All of our physiotherapists treat the TMJ (jaw) and can assess and identify the likely cause of your jaw issues. For more information on TMJ treatment please see our website, or book an initial consultation online anytime https://hnjclinic.com.au/book-appointment/

16/01/2025

Working from home sounds great in theory, often we find it does lead to sitting in worse postures that you might find comfortable at the time... however, doing this for long periods throughout the day may be a factor in neck pain, headaches, back pain and even jaw pain.

Not many people sit in perfect posture all day, which is fine - but modifying and minimising these poor positions when you have pain is likely necessary.

If you suffer from neck pain, headaches or jaw pain book in with one of our amazing physiotherapists. For more information please see our website, or book an initial consultation online here https://hnjclinic.com.au/book-appointment/

13/01/2025

Do you need an arthrocentesis?

An arthrocentesis is the most common surgical procedure available for the TMJ (Jaw). It is performed when you have a sudden onset or spontaneous locked jaw, which persists longer than 5 to 7 days.

Some common examples would be when you have woken up and your jaw is locked, you have bitten down awkwardly on something hard, like a large carrot or caramel, or even keeping your mouth open on exactly the wrong angle during a dental procedure.

Learn more:
https://hnjclinic.com.au/do-i-need-an-arthrocentesis/

12/01/2025

Need help with your migraines? Are they getting more frequent, more intense, or lasting longer? Are you having to take more sick days off work?

All our physiotherapists use the Watson Headache® Approach to assess, identify the segments involved and treat the upper cervical spine (upper neck). It is a very specific and targeted approach to treating headaches and migraines, no aggressive cracking or manipulation of your neck.

If you need help addressing your headaches or migraines, get in touch with our admin team today - or book an initial consultation with one of our physiotherapists online. https://hnjclinic.com.au/book-appointment/

09/01/2025

Back to work already for the new year? If you sit at a desk all day, try to be mindful of your neck posture. This picture is a great representation of the load that is placed on your neck the more forward your neck is. Basically your head gets heavier the more you sit in that forward head posture - due to gravity.

If you suffer from neck pain, jaw pain or headaches - our physiotherapists can help. Postural advice and strengthening may only be one small component of the overall picture of your symptoms.

If you want to book an appointment with our of our physiotherapists, either give our admin a call or book online here https://hnjclinic.com.au/book-appointment/

05/01/2025

Happy New Year to all our lovely patients! The Headache Neck and Jaw Clinics have reopened for the new year and have January appointments available.
https://hnjclinic.com.au/

01/01/2025

Happy New Years from the HNJ team! 🥳

If your new years resolution is to get on top of your jaw pain, headaches, migraines, vertigo, neck pain or anything along those lines - we may be able to help!

Check out our website for more information on the areas we treat. We are still closed until the 6th January but you can book an initial consultation with one of our physiotherapists online https://hnjclinic.com.au/book-appointment/

29/12/2024

Do you get headaches around your temples? Most headaches stem from your upper neck, however, sometimes you may get temple headaches from your jaw - typically from clenching habits.

All our physiotherapists are specifically trained in treating headaches, necks and jaw. We can identify the source of your headache whether it is from your upper neck or your TMJ (jaw) - or sometimes a combination of both. Suffering from headaches? Book in with one of our physiotherapists for an assessment https://hnjclinic.com.au/book-appointment/

26/12/2024

Jaw (TMJ) pain can be from multiple sources, the joint, the articular disc, the surrounding muscles or even from your upper neck joints. If you have been experiencing jaw pain, discomfort, tension, clicking or locking physiotherapy may help you.

All of our physiotherapists are trained in treating the jaw (TMJ), we always do a thorough assessment aiming to identify the cause of your issue. We provide treatment, advice and specific home exercises to get you back on track. You can book your initial consultation online with one of our physiotherapists here https://hnjclinic.com.au/book-appointment/

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from our family to yours 🎄🎅

We hope you all have a wonderful day with your loved ones 😀

We are enjoying a well deserved break and will be back from the 6th January.

22/12/2024

Wishing you all migraine-free days over the christmas and new year period.🎄

We are open until 12pm tomorrow, if you would like to book an appointment for the new year get in touch today. Or book an initial or follow up consultation with one of our physiotherapists online anytime, we are back on the 6th January. https://hnjclinic.com.au/book-appointment