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Living with headaches can make it difficult to work, think clearly, enjoy your family or simply get through the day.
If you’re tired of relying on painkillers or simply putting up with recurring headaches, we’ll help identify what’s contributing to your symptoms and whether chiropractic care is likely to help.
Headaches can arise from many different causes, including muscle tension, reduced movement through the neck, poor posture, jaw tension, prolonged desk work, stress, and some medical conditions. Because headaches have many possible causes, identifying the underlying reason for your symptoms is the first step toward choosing the right treatment.
At The Urban Alchemist, your chiropractor performs a thorough assessment to determine whether your headaches are likely to be related to the joints, muscles, or nerves of the neck, or whether another form of care or medical assessment would be more appropriate.
Isabella is an experienced chiropractor with many years of clinical experience helping people manage pain, improve movement, and return to the activities they love.
Why choose Isabella?
Contemporary training, specific experience
special interest in headaches
hands-on treatment combined with rehabilitation and strengthening
evidence-informed
personalised care
Isabella takes the time to understand the factors contributing to each person’s symptoms and works collaboratively to develop an effective treatment plan tailored to their goals.
Headaches can affect every part of life — your concentration, energy, mood, productivity, and ability to enjoy time with family and friends. While headaches are common, they are not always normal.
Many headaches originate from dysfunction in the neck, upper back, jaw, and surrounding muscles. When these structures become tight, irritated, or overloaded, pain can be referred into the head, temples, forehead, eyes, and behind the ears.
Our approach focuses on identifying and treating the underlying mechanical factors contributing to your headaches, helping you find lasting relief rather than simply managing symptoms.
Not sure chiropractic can help?
That’s exactly why the consultation exists.
We’ll assess whether your headaches are likely to respond.
If we don’t think chiropractic is appropriate we’ll explain why and discuss other options.
What to Expect During Your First Visit
Visit 1:
• A detailed health history
• Assessment of headache patterns and triggers
• Postural evaluation
• Examination of neck movement and function
• Assessment of muscle tension through the neck, shoulders, and jaw
• Neurological and orthopaedic testing where appropriate
Following assessment, your chiropractor will explain what may be contributing to your symptoms and discuss the most appropriate treatment options.
Treatment may include:
• Chiropractic adjustment
• Joint mobilisation
• Soft tissue therapy
• Postural advice
• Rehabilitation exercises
• Strengthening recommendations
• Ergonomic guidance
Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual and designed to address the factors most relevant to your headaches.
Frequently Asked Questions About Headaches & Chiropractic Care
Can chiropractic care help tension headaches?
Yes, chiropractic care may help many people who experience tension headaches, particularly when the headaches are associated with tight muscles, poor posture, stress, or reduced movement through the neck.
Tension headaches are often described as:
A band of pressure around the head
Tightness through the temples
Pain at the base of the skull
Aching behind the eyes
Neck and shoulder stiffness
Your chiropractor will assess the factors contributing to your headaches and develop a personalised treatment plan aimed at reducing muscle tension, improving movement, and helping prevent recurring episodes
.Can headaches actually come from the neck?
Yes. Many headaches originate from structures in the neck. These are often called cervicogenic headaches.
People with neck-related headaches may notice:
Pain beginning at the base of the skull
Headaches that spread into the temple, forehead, or behind one eye
Neck stiffness or reduced movement
Headaches triggered by prolonged sitting or computer work
Symptoms that worsen with certain neck positions
By improving neck movement and addressing mechanical dysfunction where appropriate, chiropractic care may help reduce the frequency and intensity of these headaches.
Can poor posture cause headaches?
Poor posture can contribute to recurring headaches, particularly if you spend long hours sitting at a desk, working on a computer, or looking down at your phone.
Common postural factors include:
Forward head posture
Rounded shoulders
Tight muscles through the neck and upper back
Upper back stiffness
Ongoing strain on the neck
Your treatment may include chiropractic care, posture advice, movement strategies, and exercises to help reduce ongoing stress on the neck and shoulders.
Can jaw tension or teeth grinding cause headaches?
Yes. The muscles of the jaw, face, neck, and shoulders work closely together, so tension in one area can affect the others.
Jaw-related headaches may include:
Temple headaches
Facial pain or pressure
Headaches on waking
Pain around the ears or jaw joints
Tension headaches associated with clenching or grinding
Where appropriate, we may recommend combining chiropractic care with face and jaw massage to help address both the neck and jaw components contributing to your symptoms.
Can stress make headaches worse?
Absolutely. Stress doesn’t just affect your mind—it can also influence your muscles and nervous system.
Stress commonly contributes to:
Increased muscle tension
Jaw clenching
Poor sleep quality
Heightened nervous system sensitivity
More frequent headaches
Your chiropractor will assess how stress may be contributing to your symptoms. Treatment may focus on improving movement and function while also helping reduce physical tension and supporting healthier nervous system regulation.
How will you determine what’s causing my headaches?
During your initial consultation, your chiropractor will take the time to understand your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, posture, movement, and the factors that may be contributing to your headaches.
Your assessment may include:
A detailed health history
Postural assessment
Neck movement assessment
Orthopaedic and neurological testing where appropriate
Examination of the muscles and joints of the neck, jaw, and upper back
From there, we’ll explain our findings, discuss whether chiropractic care is appropriate for your condition, and create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Why people seek chiropractic care for headaches
People commonly visit us for:
✓ tension headaches
✓ headaches from desk work
✓ neck-related headaches
✓ headaches after long periods driving
✓ headaches associated with poor posture
✓ headaches beginning at the base of the skull
✓ headaches with neck stiffness
✓ recurrent headaches
New Patient Offer
Initial Chiropractic Consultation & Treatment $47 (normally $150)
Your first appointment includes a comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment where appropriate, and a personalised management plan.
Conveniently Located in Carlton North
Our clinic is located on Nicholson Street in Carlton North and welcomes clients from:
• Carlton
• North Carlton
• Fitzroy North
• Fitzroy
• Brunswick
• Northcote
• Princes Hill
• Collingwood
• Clifton Hill
