HEADACHES AND MIGRAINES

The causes of headaches and migraines are quite broad and often debated.

Although there are different causes that trigger headaches and migraines, the one thing we always find present is tension in certain muscles of the upper back and neck that refer pain to the areas where the headache or migraine is present.

We instantly remove pain by targeting the referral points that send pain deep into the head, back of the eyes and or over the temple.

In fact by simply asking someone where the pain is radiating when a headache is present allows us to go immediately to the referral point.

Pain at the back of the eyes and or across the forehead

Referral point: Levator Scapulae muscles. Attach to the transverse process of C3 and C4 spine and attach onto the medial border of the scapula.

One of the main functions of this muscle is to extend the neck and the spinal joints. Therefore when this muscle is tight and it's fascia restricted, intense pain is often experienced when one's neck is tilted back.

Pain at side of head, over ears and into temple

Referral point: Upper trapezius muscle. Attach to occipital bone, (external occipital protuberance and the medial 1/3 of the superior nuchal line of the occiput, the nuchal ligament, and the Spinous Process of C7) onto lateral 1/3 of the clavicle and the acromion process of the scapula

Main functions of the upper trapezius fibers is to flex the head form side to side, extend the neck and head at the spinal joints and to rotate the head. Therefore when this muscles is tight and it’s fascia restricted, movement in the manner mentioned above is painful.

In most cases our unique treatments eradicate people headaches and migraines for good. Other people come in for treatments as the feel the need it to prevent a headache or migraine returning. We have had great success with people who have suffered from terrible migraines when all other therapies have failed.

I have suffered migraines sinc the age of 7. I was diagnosed with a cerebella deformity in my brain, apparently from a stroke while I was in the womb. I had text book 'migraines'. I would be bed ridden for up to 4 days a month, every month, triggered by menstruation or stress. I would vomit, be down for the count and seriously struggle to function at all. I was sure that there was something sinister at play, but I didn't want to give up. I have been seeing Matthew Alexander now for several Months. Over this time, the frequency and intensity of my heaadaches has decreased consistently and dramatically. I take Triptans occasionally now, and am trying to phase them out entirely. I now understand that my headaches have nothing to do with my brain, that they start in my neck. I still get headaches every now and then, but I've only been bed ridden twice since commencing treatment. I know it will take a while, but given the severity of my condition (30 years worth!), I am just so excited to have it manageable and to know that I will be completely fine soon.

Angela Ditchmen, Northcote, Victoria

HOW WE FIX HEADACHES AND MIGRAINES

Tension present in the upper back, neck and shoulders is removed through deep soft tissue treatment. Our techniques are designed to elongate the tight muscles and remove tension (knots). The best way to explain what we do is by using the analogy of blue tack. When blue tack is cold and you pull it apart it snaps, but as you kneed it, the friction and heat from your hands makes the compound malleable so you can mould it to the shape you desire. The fascia that surrounds our muscles is no different, this is why when you have a sore neck, it is at it's worst when you wake up in thevmorning. You move your neck and try to stretch it out and there is a catching feeling. However as you warm up, more movement is allowed and pain subsides.

Our unique complete hands on approach to headache and migraine eradication allows us to achieve the following

The soft tissue and myofascia is warmed up through the heat and friction of our hands, once the tissue becomes malleable we gradually lengthen the muscles and remove trigger points (knots). The strokes we use are intuitive, slow and deliberate meaning that we will reach your pain producing spots without you even telling us. Effectively your soft tissue and myofascia is kneeded back into it's resting (pain free) state giving instant pain relief. As the tissue cools down, it stays set in it's correct position giving the patient lasting relief from headaches and migraines.

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