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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.

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!

21/12/2025

Planning your holiday break? We’re here if you need us! 🗓️✨

At The Headache and Pain Management Centre, we know that neck and back pain don't take a holiday. To make sure you stay pain-free through the festive season, we will be OPEN throughout the break to support your recovery.

We will only be closed on the following public holidays:
❌ Thursday 25th Dec (Christmas Day)
❌ Friday 26th Dec (Boxing Day)
❌ Wednesday 1st Jan (New Year's Day)

For every other day, our team is ready to help you manage those holiday flare-ups and keep your spinal movement at its best.

Spaces are filling up fast as the year winds down! 🏃‍♂️💨

👇 Need to secure a spot before the year ends? Book online on our website or call the clinic today!

20/12/2025

Is your gym workout actually ignoring your back pain? 🏋️‍♂️❌

If you have chronic back issues, your body is a master at "cheating." At The Headache and Pain Management Centre, we use the MedX Machine because standard rehabilitation often misses the root cause of spinal weakness.

Here is why this technology is a game-changer for Spinal Rehabilitation:

🎯 True Isolation: To fix a muscle, you must isolate it. While the gym uses your glutes to "help" your back, the MedX uses a specialized restraint system to target your spinal muscles directly.

🛡️ Biomechanical Safety: In the gym, you lift weights plus your own body weight and gravity. The MedX counterweight system means you only lift the weight you choose—making it much safer for those with disc issues.

📐 The 12-Degree Secret: Most people are weakest in the last 12 degrees of movement. If you struggle to stand straight or feel "heavy" at the end of the day, your muscles are likely failing in this specific range.

Stop guessing with your recovery. Let’s target the exact muscles that support your spine. 🦾

👇 Do you find it hard to stand straight after a long day? Let’s discuss in the comments!

18/12/2025

Are you tired of "managing" headaches with pills and want to find the source? 🧠💥

At The Headache and Pain Management Centre, we find that most chronic pain isn't just "in your head"—it’s in your neck. Specifically, it usually comes down to three key joints:

📍 The C2-3 Junction: This is the bridge between the top and bottom of your neck. When it’s restricted, your movement feels stiff and weak. It is the #1 joint involved in Migraines and chronic headaches.

📍 The C1 (Atlanto-occipital): The heavy hitter. Stiffness here causes that "baseball bat to the back of the head" sensation or throbbing in the temples. If it hurts to look down at your phone, this joint is likely the culprit.

📍 The C1-2 Pivot: Your main rotation joint. When this stops moving, your lower neck muscles overwork to compensate, leading to that "heavy shoulder" feeling and Tension-Type Headache symptoms.

Stop treating the symptoms and start treating the cause.

👇 Does your headache feel like a "baseball bat" or more like a "stiff pivot"? Let’s discuss in the comments.

11/12/2025

If you have pain that always affects one side - Clinical Pilates may be the thing that helps...!

10/12/2025

What if its not your discs and nerves causing your Sciatica? It could be this little muscle here.

09/12/2025

Is it really Bursitis or is it something else? Chris talks about the Infraspinatus Muscle.

05/12/2025

Can’t turn your head? Sitting upright or even looking up are getting harder every day?

If you’ve had whiplash from a car accident, fall, or footy knock…and your neck’s still stiff, sore, or just not right — you have found the right page.

Because here’s the kicker:

❌ Rest won’t fix it
❌ Painkillers won’t rebuild it
❌ Massage won’t retrain the right muscles

💪 Life’s too short to live with pain, fear and flare-ups.

Tag someone who’s been battling neck pain for way too long.

Let’s crack this.
— Chris

At the we help people suffering from headaches and migraines, neck pain and back pain and other chronic conditions, because we believe that life is too short to live in pain.

02/12/2025

Tired of living on painkillers and hoping today isn’t migraine day? 😵

Still getting smashed by headaches or migraines even when your scans are “normal”?

Chances are — it’s coming from your neck.

At the Headache and pain management centre we help people fix headaches, neck pain and back
pain without meds or guesswork.

Comment HEADACHE and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Address

720 Ipswich Road, Annerley
Brisbane, QLD
4169

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.