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For Proper Assessment and Unique Treatment of Headaches, Migraines, Neck and Back Pain, The Headache

Our first clinic, known then as Brisbane Headache Centre, opened in a small office in Brisbane's CBD in 2013 with only one physiotherapist, treating only headache and migraine. We now have our flagship clinic on Stanley Street in East Brisbane, employing 6 staff and open 6 days per week, treating all manner of Headache and Pain conditions, including Chronic Low Back Pain.

01/03/2026

Did one flare-up stop you trusting your body again? 🤔
If your upper traps feel tight all the time… and you’re moving carefully just to avoid setting them off, let’s clear something up.

Most “tight traps” aren’t tight.
They’re tired because they’ve been working overtime.
Sometimes the pain isn’t even coming from the traps — it can be referred from your neck. Your brain isn’t great at telling the difference.
In more persistent cases, we also look at brainstem sensitisation — especially if stress, jaw tension or upper neck stiffness are part of the picture.

And quite often? It’s a completely different muscle driving the discomfort.

If stretching hasn’t solved it, that’s a clue.
I you are ready to stop treating the symptom — it is time to start identifying the driver. 🔎

📍 2/720 Ipswich Rd, Annerley

28/02/2026

Pain building through the day? Upper traps constantly tight? 🤔
It is not random, let me simplify this for you.

When muscles feel tight all the time, it’s usually because they’re working too hard for the strength they currently have. 💪

Your upper traps often end up compensating when other neck and shoulder muscles aren’t doing their job.

And quite often, what feels like trap pain might be actually referred from the joints higher up in your neck.
🧠 The brain can misinterpret where the signal is coming from.

In persistent cases — especially when stress and jaw tension are involved — we also consider brainstem sensitisation.
If all the poking and prodding hasn’t helped, that’s your clue. 🔎

You may be treating the wrong structure, but a proper assessment changes everything.

Let’s get this sorted properly.

📍 Annerley, Brisbane Southside

27/02/2026

You’ve tried everything for your traps — but the pain keeps coming back?

If you keep stretching them, you have tried a massage, you got someone to dig into them but by tomorrow…they’re tight again, here’s the part most people miss 👇🏼

➡they’re not tight, they’re tired

➡the pain is coming from your neck

➡ the pain is being amplified higher up

➡ the pain is not even from your traps at all

If this feels familiar, save this 🔎

If you are tired of chasing the wrong thing get in touch.
Let’s crack this together.

AnnerleyPhysio IpswichRoad

26/02/2026

Do you want a program designed for everyone…or one designed for you?

Normal Pilates = general strength & flexibility.
Clinical Pilates = assessment, precision, progression.

🧠 We test first.
🔎 We find the driver.
🏗 We rebuild properly.

If pain keeps coming back, it’s time to stop guessing.

Let’s make pain history.
📍 2/720 Ipswich Rd, Annerley

25/02/2026

Sick of repeating the same exercises and hoping this time it works?
If you want a plan — not a guess — that’s where Clinical Pilates comes in.

1️⃣ We assess first: How does your spine load? Where are you compensating? What’s actually driving your pain?
2️⃣Then we design your program around that, and it’s not about sweating harder, it’s about fixing what’s missing.

Normal Pilates classes are built for groups, Clinical Pilates is built for you.
Let's make your pain history!

24/02/2026

Still in pain… even after seeing “everyone”?🚨
If pain doesn't come from where you "feel" it.

These muscles don’t show clearly on scans, they mimic disc pain or sciatica, usyally missed in generic rehab and keep your pain cycling and are the 4 biggest offenders we see every week:

Stubborn back pain? 🔥 Psoas
Neck + back tightness? 🔥 Lat Dorsi
Leg pain that is worse standing than sitting?🔥 Glute Min
Tight neck + arm symptoms? 🔥 Scalenes

If you’re in Southside Brisbane and you’ve “tried everything” but it’s still there…

You’re not broken, you just haven’t found the driver yet.

📞 Free 15-min triage call available at (07) 3392 4699.
Let’s make pain history.

23/02/2026

Your back pain might not be from your back 🤔
The real reason might be one of these 4 hidden prankster muscles👇🏻

1️⃣The Psoas
The Original Hidden Prankster. This muscle attaches into the front of the spine, crosses your centre of gravity, and attaches into each hip at the front. It causes back pain on it’s own, and scores of different biomechanical issues. In our experience, it’s the biggest muscle that’s been missed when a patient has “seen everyone and nothing is better”.
2️⃣ The Latissimus Dorsi
This muscle attaches from the back of the arm all the way down into the spine and pelvis via a fascial connection. It’s supplied by the nerves of the neck. So, if there is back and neck tightness on the same patient – this can be a muscle that sneaks up and causes issues (especially in patients with Whiplash).
3️⃣the Gluteus Minimus
This tiny muscle deep in your hip can cause pain which feels like sciatica. You know it’s this one because the leg pain is worse standing than sitting… good as start of day and worsens as day goes on… and no amount of stretching your back or piriformis has helped. Dry
needling is essential to release this as it’s a very deep muscle.
4️⃣The Scalenes
These muscles attach from your neck to the first rib, and can cause pain in the neck, shoulder blade and down the arm. They make your neck feel tight – but this muscle is key for “stress-heads” because they can be used for breathing. Usually breathing should be
deep into the rib cage and lungs, but stress can cause your system to use the scalenes instead.

Which one is it for you?

01/01/2026

Happy New Year, Brisbane! 🎆

2025 was a massive year for our clinic. We’ve been humbled to welcome nearly 40 new patients every single month—locals who were tired of living with "unfixable" chronic pain, migraines, and back pain.

To our patients: Thank you for trusting us. You are the reason we’re growing!

To keep providing the world-class care you expect, we’re expanding. Swipe to see a teaser of our newest team member joining us this month and on slide 9 more surprises to come! 👤✨

We would love to hear from you: If our team helped you get your life back this year, could you leave a quick "review" in the comments? Your story might be the push someone else needs to start their pain-free journey today. 👇

27/12/2025

Is your back "stiff" or just locked in place? 🛑🏋️

At The Headache and Pain Management Centre, we find that most lower back pain isn't just a muscle fluke—it's a lack of functional movement in 4 key areas. If one part of the chain is stuck, your spine pays the price.

Here is your Spinal Mobility Checklist:

1️⃣ Lumbar Range: Each segment of your spine (T12 to L5) should move like a smooth chain. If they move as one "block," you'll feel constant ache. ⛓️
2️⃣ Hip Range: If your hips "jam" when you bring your knee to your chest, they are overloading your back every time you move. 🔄
3️⃣ Pelvic Tilt: Can you move your pelvis independently? If not, your lower back is likely taking the brunt of your daily movement. 💃
4️⃣ Hamstring Length: Tight hammies act like an anchor, pulling your pelvis down and forcing your back muscles to work double-time. ⚓

Stop treating the symptom and start checking the movement. 🦾

👇 Which of these 4 feels the tightest for you? Let’s troubleshoot in the comments!

26/12/2025

Happy Boxing Day, Brisbane🏏

The leftovers are in the fridge and the cricket is on the TV - today is all about recovery! (And the cricket!!) 🧊🍕

We hope you’re enjoying the long weekend. Relax, recharge, and stay safe! 🌊

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to our wonderful community! 🎄✨

As we take a moment to celebrate today, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to all our patients for trusting us with your health and recovery this year. It is a privilege to help you get back to living life without the burden of pain.

Whether you are enjoying a long lunch or relaxing at the beach, we hope your day is filled with joy, laughter, and—most importantly—is pain-free! ☀️

Happy holidays from the team at The Headache and Pain Management Centre. 💙

23/12/2025

Think your neck pain is just "stress"? Think again. 🧠🛑

At The Headache and Pain Management Centre, we see many patients who are frustrated because their neck "tightness" never truly goes away.

The reason? Most treatments miss these 5 vital facts about neck pain relief and function:

1️⃣ The Great Divide: Your neck isn't just one unit. It functions in two sections: the Upper Neck (C1-C2) and the Lower Neck (C3 and below). An issue in one almost always creates a chain reaction in the other.
2️⃣ The Thoracic Link: You can't have full neck movement without your upper back. If your thoracic spine (between your shoulder blades) is locked, your neck can never turn fully.
3️⃣ Tight vs. Tired: Your brain often confuses muscle "tiredness" with "tightness". If you’re constantly rubbing your neck for only temporary relief, you likely need strength and endurance, not just another stretch.
4️⃣ It’s Probably Not Your Traps: That "bottom of the neck" ache is usually the Levator Scapulae. This muscle connects your shoulder blade to your upper neck, and surprisingly, back or arm weights can often be the fix.
5️⃣ The Brain’s Defense: Neck pain is usually physical, but your brain can trigger pain due to poor sleep, diet, or high stress levels as a way to "protect" you.

Which of these 5 facts surprised you the most?

👇 Let’s discuss in the comments! And if you know someone who is always rubbing their neck—tag them below!

Address

720 Ipswich Road, Annerley
Brisbane, QLD
4169

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7am - 6:15pm
Wednesday	8:15am - 5am
Thursday	7:30am - 6:15pm
Friday	7am - 4:15pm
Saturday	7:30am - 1pm

Website

http://www.hpmcentre.com.au/

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The Headache and Pain Management Centre was Brisbane’s first dedicated Headache and Migraine Physio, and is home to Brisbane’s only MedX Lumbar Extension Machine.

Our first clinic, known then as Brisbane Headache Centre, opened in a small office in Brisbane's CBD in 2013 with only one physiotherapist, treating only headache and migraine. We now have our flagship clinic on Stanley Street in East Brisbane, employing 5 staff and open 6 days per week, treating all manner of Headache and Pain conditions, including Chronic Low Back Pain.

We pride ourselves on getting results for all patients - no matter how simple or complex, and no matter how many things you have tried. It’s all about education and specific treatment.