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Dizziness / Headaches / TMJ 

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DIZZINESS

Dizziness, vertigo or unsteadiness can often come from the neck (cervicogenic dizziness) or inner ear (vestibular system).

Common issues we treat:

• Cervicogenic dizziness (neck-related)

• BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)

• Vestibular hypofunction

• Post-concussion symptoms

How physiotherapy helps:

• Repositioning techniques (e.g., for BPPV)

• Balance retraining exercises

• Manual therapy for neck-related dizziness

• Education on managing flare-ups and movement confidence

Many patients experience significant improvement within just a few sessions.

HEADACHES (Watson Headache Approach)

Do your headaches start at the base of your skull or behind your eyes? Are they worsened by poor posture, stress, or neck movement?

Adam uses the Watson Headache Approach, a world-leading method for treating cervicogenic headaches and migraine-related head pain.

What we treat:

• Tension-type headaches

• Cervicogenic headaches

• Migraine-related neck triggers

What to expect:

• A detailed assessment of the upper neck

• Gentle, hands-on treatment to desensitise the neck and upper cervical nerves

• Education and exercises to reduce future episodes

Most clients see a clear link between their neck and headache patterns during the first session.

TMJ (Jaw Pain & Clicking)

Jaw pain, locking, or clicking especially when chewing, talking, or yawning can be caused by TMJ dysfunction.

Common symptoms:

• Clicking or popping in the jaw

• Jaw tightness or clenching (often stress-related)

• Headaches or facial pain

• Teeth grinding (bruxism)

How Adam treats TMJ issues:

• Hands-on therapy to the jaw, face, and neck

• Dry needling or massage to tight jaw muscles

• Exercises to improve jaw control and mobility

• Education to reduce stress-related habits like clenching

Physiotherapy is often more effective and less invasive than splints or medication alone.