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Suncoast Headache, Neck & Jaw Clinic

Specialised physiotherapy clinic on the Sunshine Coast, exclusively treating conditions of the head, neck and jaw.
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With extra long appointment times to allow for thorough assessment and treatment, our aim is to help you get your quality of life back.

18/12/2025

Wisdom Tooth Pain … or TMD (jaw pain)?

You might be surprised how often they’re confused.

🦷 Wisdom Tooth Pain

When wisdom teeth come through, they can cause:

• Pain at the very back of the mouth
• Swollen or red gums
• Pain when chewing
• Bad taste or bad breath
• Often sharp or throbbing
• Usually one-sided

👉 Best treated by a dentist

🦴 TMD (Jaw Joint & Muscle Pain)

• Pain in front of the ear or along the jaw
• Clicking, popping, or locking
• Headaches or temple pain
• Neck & shoulder tension
• Worse with talking, chewing, or clenching
• May feel like toothache — but teeth are healthy

👉 Best treated by a trained physiotherapist

🤔 Not Sure Which One You Have?

If dental X-rays are clear but pain persists, your jaw joint or muscles may be the real source.

✔️ Physiotherapy can help reduce pain
✔️ Improve jaw movement
✔️ Address clenching & muscle tension

Book an assessment to get the right diagnosis — and the right treatment.

15/12/2025

Neck vs Jaw Headache

If you get headaches, this might surprise you.
Many headaches don’t actually start in the head — they come from either the neck or the jaw (TMJ).

Neck-Driven Headaches (Cervicogenic)
Studies show these often come from irritated joints & tight muscles in the upper neck.

Common signs:
- Pain starts at the base of the skull
- Spreads behind the eye or to one side
- Worse with prolonged computer work without breaks
- Neck feels stiff or “blocked”
- Pressing certain neck muscles can reproduce the headache

Jaw-Driven Headaches (TMJ / TMD Related)
Your jaw muscles can also refer pain into the temples and forehead.

Common signs:
- Morning headaches (from grinding or clenching)
- Temple pressure or aching
- Jaw clicking, tightness or fatigue
- Headache after chewing
- Worsens during stress (clenching)

Treating both jaw and neck improves headaches and jaw pain.

Can You Have Both?
YES — and many people do.
Jaw tension can tighten the neck, and a tight neck can increase clenching.
This is why an assessment that looks at both areas often gives the best results.

Good News:
Both types are treatable — and often improve quickly with the right combination of treatment.
If you’re unsure which one you have, I can help you figure it out and build a plan that actually targets the cause — not just the symptoms.

08/12/2025

TMJ & Neck Connection:
The jaw and neck muscles share nerves and other common anatomy. Overactivity in one area can create referred pain to the head.

Common Symptoms:
• Jaw clicking or popping
• Morning jaw tightness / teeth grinding
• Headaches behind eyes or temples
• Neck stiffness or soreness

Why Physio Helps
• Reduce muscle tension
• Improve jaw movement & positioning
• Target movements that contributes to headaches
• Personalised exercises & self-care strategies

If your headaches keep coming back, physio can help treat the source, not just the pain.

20/10/2025

Most headaches are common and treatable — but a few signs suggest it’s best to check in with your doctor or health provider. 🧠

Here are a few red flags that may indicate something more serious is going on:

🚩 A sudden, severe “thunderclap” headache (comes on rapidly and is intense)
🚩 A new headache after age 50
🚩 A headache that follows a head injury
🚩 Headache with neurological symptoms like numbness, weakness, vision changes, or trouble speaking
🚩 Headache that worsens with coughing, sneezing, or straining
🚩 A persistent headache that’s different from your usual pattern
🚩 Headache with fever, stiff neck, or rash

These symptoms don’t mean something is definitely wrong — but they do mean it’s worth ruling out anything serious.

💡 For ongoing, tension-type, cervicogenic or migraine headaches without red flags, physiotherapy can play a valuable role in reducing headache intensity, frequency, and duration, improving neck and jaw function, and helping you manage triggers.

13/10/2025

Mental Health & Migraines — A Complex Relationship That Needs More Attention

This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s take a moment to talk about a connection that often gets overlooked — the powerful link between our mental health and migraine pain.

Migraines aren’t just headaches — they’re a neurological condition that can be deeply influenced by what’s happening in the mind and body.

Many people living with migraines also experience anxiety, depression, or chronic stress. Research shows these aren’t just coincidences:
• 🌀 Stress and anxiety can trigger or worsen migraine attacks by increasing muscle tension, altering sleep, and amplifying pain sensitivity.
• 💭 Depression is more common in people with chronic migraine — partly due to the persistent pain, fatigue, and loss of control migraines can bring.
• 🔁 The cycle goes both ways — frequent migraines can heighten emotional distress, while poor mental health can increase migraine frequency and intensity.

That’s why it’s important to take a whole-person approach to migraine care.
Alongside medical management, physiotherapy can help by:
✅ Reducing muscle tension in the neck, jaw, and shoulders
✅ Improving posture and movement patterns that contribute to pain
✅ Teaching relaxation, breathing, and pacing strategies
✅ Supporting recovery through exercise and lifestyle education

Migraines affect the brain and body — so both deserve care and attention.

💬 If migraines are disrupting your life, it may be time to address both the physical and emotional factors contributing to them.

06/10/2025

😣 Waking up with a headache or sore jaw?

You might be clenching or grinding your teeth while you sleep — even if you don’t realise it.

When your jaw muscles stay tight all night, they can send pain into your temples, behind your eyes, or even cause ear pressure.

🦷 Jaw (TMJ) physiotherapy can help by:
• Reducing tension in jaw and neck muscles
• Teaching relaxation and breathing strategies
• Restoring normal jaw movement and function

So you can wake up feeling refreshed — not tight and tense.

🌞 Start your mornings headache-free.
💆 Book your jaw & headache assessment today.

21/07/2025

Migraines are more than just a bad headache.
Many people don’t realise that migraines are a complex neurological condition.

Alongside head pain, symptoms often include:
🔹 Nausea and vomiting
🔹 Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
🔹 Sensitivity to sound (phonophobia)
🔹 Sensitivity to smells
🔹 Visual disturbances or aura
🔹 Neck pain and stiffness

These symptoms can last for hours—or even days—and can seriously impact your ability to function at work, home, and socially.

The good news? There are effective ways to manage migraines, and physiotherapy can play a key role.

From addressing muscular tension in the neck and jaw, to improving posture and reducing trigger points, targeted physio treatment can help reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of migraines.

You don’t have to just put up with it. Help is available. 💆‍♀️💡

04/07/2025

💥 Around 70% of people living with migraines are women.

Women are more likely to experience migraines due to a mix of biological and lifestyle factors — and it often starts in early adulthood.

🔹 Hormonal fluctuations, especially drops in estrogen (before periods, after childbirth, or during perimenopause), can trigger or worsen migraines.
🔹 Stress, multitasking, and mental load can build up — especially for women balancing work, caregiving, and daily demands.
🔹 Jaw clenching, poor posture, and lack of sleep are common migraine contributors — and often go unnoticed.

If you’re constantly dealing with headaches, neck pain, or jaw tension — and you’ve been told to just “manage your stress” or “drink more water” — it’s time for a better plan.

👉 Your symptoms are real.
👉 Your pain is valid.
👉 There are evidence-based strategies that can help.

Suncoast Headache, Neck & Jaw Clinic supports people with headache, neck, and jaw pain using simple, effective tools — to help you feel better.

23/06/2025

Can Vitamins Help with Headaches? 🤯💊

In some cases — yes! Research suggests that certain nutrients can support the nervous system, reduce inflammation, and help stabilise energy production in the brain, all of which may play a role in reducing headache frequency and severity.

✨ Here are a few with some good evidence behind them:

Magnesium – Low magnesium levels have been linked to migraines in several studies. Supplementation (especially magnesium citrate or glycinate) may help reduce migraine frequency and intensity.

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) – High-dose riboflavin (typically 400 mg/day) has been shown to reduce migraine frequency in adults.

Vitamin D – Some research has found a correlation between low vitamin D levels and chronic headaches, especially in people with musculoskeletal pain or migraines.

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) – Not a vitamin, but a naturally occurring antioxidant. Some studies suggest that it may reduce migraine days and improve energy metabolism in the brain.

🧠 Headaches are complex, and what helps one person may not help another — but for some, nutrition is a valuable part of the puzzle.

✅ At Suncoast Headache, Neck & Jaw Clinic, we take a holistic approach — helping you identify your unique headache triggers and build a personalised plan.

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before making changes to your supplement or health routine.

19/06/2025

🧠 Are Migraines in Your Genes? 🧬
Migraines aren’t just a “bad headache” — they’re a complex neurological condition that often runs in families.

📊 Here’s what research shows:
• If one parent suffers from migraines, their child has about a 50% chance of experiencing them.
• If both parents have migraines, that risk jumps to a staggering 75%.

That means genetics play a significant role — but it doesn’t mean you’re powerless.

💡 At Suncoast Headache, Neck & Jaw Clinic, we understand the underlying contributors to migraine beyond family history — like neck dysfunction, jaw tension, and lifestyle factors. Through targeted physiotherapy, we help reduce both the frequency and intensity of migraines — even if they’re hereditary.

Our approach is gentle, drug-free, and based on clinical research in headache and migraine management.

16/06/2025

🧠 What Are Parafunctional Habits?

Parafunctional habits are everyday behaviours involving the jaw and mouth that happen outside of normal functions like eating, speaking, yawning or swallowing. They’re usually subconscious and often linked to stress, concentration, or routine — and over time, they can contribute to discomfort in the jaw or face.

👄 Common Examples Include:
• Clenching your jaw (especially during stress or focused tasks)
• Grinding your teeth (often during sleep — also known as bruxism)
• Chewing on pens, fingernails, or gum
• Resting your chin on your hand
• Biting the inside of your cheek or lips
• Pressing the tongue against the teeth or holding tension in the tongue or jaw

😌 Why These Habits Matter:

These habits are very common — and not always a cause for concern. But when they happen frequently or persist over time, they can contribute to extra strain on the jaw muscles and joints. This might lead to symptoms like:
• Jaw or facial tension
• Clicking or popping in the jaw
• Headaches or neck stiffness
• Feeling like the jaw fatigues easily when talking or chewing

It’s less about “damage” and more about muscle overuse and giving the jaw a chance to reset and move more efficiently.

🔄 How We Can Help:

At Suncoast Headache, Neck & Jaw Clinic, we help you become more aware of these habits and support you in managing or modifying them, without stress or pressure.

Our approach may include:
• Education to help recognise patterns
• Manual therapy to reduce muscle tightness and support joint mobility
• Relaxation techniques for the jaw and nervous system
• Jaw coordination and movement retraining
• Advice on posture, sleep habits, and how to avoid unhelpful tension patterns

✅ Takeaway:

Parafunctional habits are common and not always harmful — but if you’re noticing discomfort around the jaw, face, or neck, it’s worth exploring whether some small, everyday behaviours are contributing. With the right guidance, these habits can be modified in simple, sustainable ways.

05/06/2025

☕️Caffeine & Headaches: friend or foe?🤕

Caffeine can be both a helpful remedy and a headache trigger - and knowing which one applies to you can make a real difference in managing your symptoms.

🔎 Here’s what the research tells us:

✅ Caffeine as a headache reliever

* Caffeine constricts blood vessels, which may help reduce headache pain (especially for migraines and tension-type headaches).

* Studies show it can boost the effectiveness of pain killers like paracetamol and ibuprofen by up to 40%.

⚠️ Caffeine as a trigger

* Regular high intake (more than 200-300 mg/day) can contribute to chronic daily headaches.

* Sudden withdrawal (like skipping your usual morning coffee) can lead to caffeine withdrawal headaches (recognised by the WHO as a specific diagnosis).

* In those with migraine, fluctuations in caffeine levels can trigger attacks.

📉 Bottom line:
Moderation is key, and try to minimise sudden, drastic changes to caffeine levels. If you regularly experience headaches and/or neck tension, your caffeine habits may be playing a hidden role.

At Suncoast Headache, Neck & Jaw Clinic, we help you identify and manage all contributing factors - from muscular tension to dietary triggers like caffeine.

Address

4 Sienna Street
Caloundra West, QLD
4551

Opening Hours

Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm

Website

http://www.suncoasthnjclinic.com.au/

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