Headaches
A dull ache in your head?
Tension in your head and behind your eyes?
Migraines?
Painful throbbing sensation in your head?
Tired sore eyes from sitting in front of a computer?
Being a CBD practice, we notice headaches are one of the top 3 most common presentations to our practice. We believe this is due to the amount of time people in the city spend hunched over computers screens, and stressed.
However, headaches do not only present in office workers, they are on the rise in general as our modern lifestyle becomes more sedentary.
For many people, headaches can be regular life event. Many people are even able to notice the changes in their body that precede a headache attack. This can be very stressful worrying about when your next headache will strike.
Advanced BioStructural Correction (ABC™) is a full-body chiropractic method that works on posture and structural function, rather than just symptom relief.
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What causes headaches and migraines?
There are many and varied causes of headaches and migraines, no two people are the same which is why our clinical history and comprehensive examination process is so important.
Once trauma or underlying pathology have been ruled out, we see that headaches are commonly caused by structural imbalances of the spine and nervous system. Poor posture is the most noticeable sign of these imbalances.
(NOTE: Some headaches can be more serious in nature. If we deem your headaches are NOT caused by musculoskeletal or mechanical issues you will be referred to the appropriate medical professionals.)
Structural imbalances of the spine and body can potentially place added pressure on the joints, muscles, bones, discs and nerves of the neck and head (as well as other areas).
Due to the close relationship between the nerves of the neck and head, mechanical changes or musculoskeletal injuries to the neck can create referred headaches. The most common types of mechanical headaches are tension type headaches and cervicogenic headaches.
Our Approach
At Melbourne City Chiropractic we utilise a postural approach of chiropractic to correct the underlying structural imbalances of your spine and body.
We utilise a method of chiropractic known as Advanced Biostructural Correction™, or ABC™ for short. In fact, our chiropractors are responsible for teaching this method to other chiropractors all around the globe!
ABC™ works to improve posture by assessing and correcting the structural imbalances or misalignments in the spine and body. The goal is to help you move and feel better.
With improved posture, there is often less pressure on the muscles, ligaments, bones, discs, and nerves surrounding the neck and spine in general. This reduces pain, and allows the body to move efficiently without restriction.
To see some of our patients results simply click this link here.
Tried Other Treatments Without Long-Term Results?
We focus on correcting the underlying structure of your body – not just managing symptoms or offering quick fixes.
I take painkillers or get massages, but the headaches come back.
We aim to resolve the root cause, so your nervous system and posture can stabilise naturally.
“I still get tension or migraines, no matter what I try.”
By addressing structural misalignment, we target the underlying triggers other approaches often miss.
“I’ve tried chiro or physio before — nothing changed long-term.”
Our method treats the whole body, precisely assessing and correcting alignment where needed.
“This might just be how I’m wired.”
For many, real relief comes when posture, neck alignment and structural balance are restored.
What to expect
Your First Visit
We start by understanding your back pain and assessing your posture and structure to identify deeper patterns affecting your spine.
Your Personalised Plan
You’ll receive a care plan designed to reduce discomfort while supporting long-term improvement using the ABC method.
Your Ongoing Care
Each visit builds on the last to help the body stabilise and move more freely. Care is delivered in our open, high-energy clinic environment.
Meet our Chiropractors
Dr. Jonathan Camm
Combines nursing and chiropractic training to support patients with persistent spinal issues and posture-driven pain.
Dr. Mike Bates
Brings over 15 years of global experience and a focus on improving long-term function and spinal balance.
Dr. Samantha Coupe
A master-level ABC™ practitioner with a special interest in back pain, posture, and stress-related tension.
Dr. Richard Martin
A trailblazer of ABC method, Richard Helps patients with long-standing back pain achieve lasting change through structural alignment and functional movement.
Dr. Ben Coupe
An early pioneer of ABC™ in Australia and the UK, Ben brings decades of expertise in posture and structural correction.