Headaches, migraines and concussion
Targeted assessment and rehabilitation to reduce symptoms and restore confidence
Understanding headaches, migraines and concussion
Headaches, migraines and concussion related symptoms can significantly affect daily life, work, study and physical activity. Symptoms may include head pain, neck stiffness, dizziness, fatigue, light sensitivity, poor concentration, or balance issues.
At Active Health Riverina, we take a comprehensive approach to assessment and treatment. Rather than focusing on symptoms alone, we work to understand contributing factors such as neck function, posture, movement patterns, nervous system load and recovery capacity.
Types of headaches and related conditions
There are several types of headaches and neurological conditions that may benefit from physiotherapy and allied health care, including:
- Tension type headaches
- Cervicogenic headaches related to neck dysfunction
- Migraine headaches
- Post concussion symptoms
- Headaches associated with posture or sustained positions
Accurate assessment is essential to guide appropriate care and determine when referral to other health professionals is required.
Concussion and post concussion symptoms
Concussion is a form of mild traumatic brain injury that can occur following a knock or impact to the head or body. Symptoms may appear immediately or develop over time and can include:
- Headache or pressure in the head
- Dizziness or balance difficulties
- Sensitivity to light or noise
- Fatigue and poor concentration
- Neck pain or stiffness
Early, guided rehabilitation plays an important role in safe recovery and return to daily activities, work or sport.
How we assess your symptoms
Your initial appointment involves a detailed assessment to understand your symptoms, history and functional impact. This may include:
- A thorough health and injury history
- Assessment of neck movement and strength
- Neurological and balance screening
- Posture and movement analysis
- Identification of symptom triggers and recovery goals
This assessment allows us to create a clear and individualised plan.
Our treatment approach
Our evidence based treatment approach focuses on symptom management, functional recovery and long term confidence.
Manual therapy and neck rehabilitation
Hands on techniques and targeted exercise to address neck related contributors to headache and concussion symptoms.
Movement and exercise therapy
Graduated exercise programs designed to improve tolerance, strength, balance and coordination.
Vestibular and balance rehabilitation
Where appropriate, targeted strategies to address dizziness, balance disturbance and visual symptoms.
Education and self management
Clear guidance to help you understand symptoms, manage flare ups, pace activity and progress safely.
Recovery and return to activity
Recovery is individual and not always linear. We support you through:
- Graded return to work, study or sport
- Activity pacing and load management
- Ongoing monitoring and progression
- Collaboration with other health professionals when required
Our aim is to help you return to meaningful activity with confidence and clarity.
Who can benefit
Assessment and rehabilitation may benefit people who:
- Experience frequent or persistent headaches
- Have migraines affecting daily life
- Are recovering from concussion
- Experience dizziness or balance changes
- Have neck related head pain
Care is always tailored to your symptoms, goals and stage of recovery.
Our Practitioners with a special interest in headaches, migraines and concussion
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