Headaches
Serving Mount Hutton & surrounding Lake Macquarie suburbs. Evidence-based chiropractic care for back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica and more. No referral needed.
Many everyday headaches are linked to the neck and the muscles around the head. At our Mount Hutton clinic, Dr Elvin focuses on tension-type and cervicogenic (neck-related) headaches — assessing whether your neck is contributing and using gentle, hands-on care that may help reduce how often they occur.
Symptoms
How it can feel
Tension-type and cervicogenic headaches often feel like:
Our Approach
How we assess it
Not all headaches are the same, so a careful history and examination matters. Dr Elvin assesses your neck movement, posture and the muscles around your head and neck, and screens for headaches that need referral to your GP. If your headaches don't fit a neck-related pattern, we'll tell you and point you in the right direction.
How We Help
How we treat it
- Gentle mobilisation and adjustment of the upper neck joints
- Soft-tissue release for tight muscles at the base of the skull and shoulders
- Posture and workstation advice to reduce triggers
- Simple exercises and self-care strategies between visits
Common Causes
What can contribute to it
Understanding what's behind your pain helps us treat the cause, not just the symptom. Common contributors include:
Your First Visit
What to expect
A thorough history
We take time to understand your symptoms, your goals and how the problem is affecting your daily life.
A physical examination
Dr Elvin assesses your movement, posture and joints to work out what's actually driving your pain.
Your diagnosis & plan
You'll get a clear explanation and a treatment plan built around you — no jargon and no lock-in packages.
Treatment on the day
In most cases treatment begins in your first session, with simple advice to support your recovery.
When to see a chiropractor
- Frequent tension-type or neck-related headaches
- Headaches that come with neck stiffness or tightness
- Headaches that flare with desk work, screens or stress
- Headaches that aren't improving with over-the-counter measures
If you have severe or worsening symptoms, numbness, weakness, or loss of bladder or bowel control, seek urgent medical care.
Related conditions
Why Choose Us
Care you can trust, close to home
- Rated 5.0 on Google by our patients
- New patient special — $70 for your first visit
- Open weekends and no referral needed
- HICAPS on site for instant health-fund claims
- A wide range of funding options supported
- Gentle, low-force techniques available
Headaches — FAQ
Can a chiropractor help with headaches?
For tension-type and cervicogenic (neck-related) headaches, chiropractic care may help by improving movement in the neck and easing the muscle tension that contributes to them. Dr Elvin will assess whether your headaches are neck-related at your first visit and be honest if another type of care is more appropriate.
What about migraines?
Migraine is a distinct neurological condition and is best managed with your GP. Some people with migraine also have neck-related pain that chiropractic care may help with, but we focus on the neck component rather than treating migraine itself.
Do I need imaging or tests?
Most tension-type and cervicogenic headaches can be assessed clinically. If anything in your history or examination suggests you need further investigation, Dr Elvin will refer you to your GP.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on how long you've had the headaches and what's driving them. Dr Elvin will discuss a realistic plan with you — and we never ask you to commit beyond your next appointment.
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