Migraine is more than a bad headache. It is a complex neurological condition, and it is primarily managed by your doctor. But many people with migraine also carry significant neck and shoulder tension, and some benefit from exercise and hands-on support alongside their medical care. That is where MyoFitness in North Melbourne and Yarraville can help.
We want to be honest about our role. We do not treat migraine itself, and we are not a substitute for medical management. What we can do is help with the neck tension that often accompanies migraine, and support the healthy movement and exercise that may aid prevention, all alongside your doctor.
What the research says: A network meta-analysis found that exercise reduces how often migraines occur, with strength training and higher-intensity aerobic exercise among the most effective options, and some exercise protocols comparing favourably with preventive medication. Manual therapy does not cure migraine, but it can help the neck tension that frequently accompanies it. Migraine remains a condition to manage with your doctor.
Migraine plus a lot of neck tension? We can support you alongside your medical care. Book an assessment at our North Melbourne or Yarraville clinic.
Migraine is a medical condition. Diagnosis, prevention and acute treatment should be led by your GP or neurologist.
We support the neck tension and exercise side, alongside your medical care, never instead of it.
A sudden, severe or unusual headache, or migraine with new neurological symptoms, needs urgent medical attention.
We are glad to work alongside your doctor as part of your overall migraine plan.
Our practitioners assess and treat physical and muscular factors that may contribute to certain headaches. We are not medical headache specialists and will recommend medical assessment when appropriate.
We can work alongside your GP or other healthcare professionals when needed, helping ensure any physiotherapy treatment fits appropriately within your broader headache care plan.
Our North Melbourne (154 Peel St) and Yarraville (231 Hyde St) clinics serve the surrounding suburbs, including:
MyoFitness also operates clinics in North Melbourne at 154 Peel Street and Surrey Hills at 296A Canterbury Road. All three clinics offer Watson Headache® Approach assessment and treatment for migraine.
Three well-established clinics across North Melbourne, Yarraville, and Surrey Hills, each delivering the same standard of clinical care.
A clinical team spanning remedial massage, myotherapy, physiotherapy, lymphatic drainage, and psychology under one roof.
Recognised for clinical outcomes, patient experience, and professional standards across the allied health industry.
Every session begins with a clinical assessment. Treatment is directed at the actual cause of your pain, not just the location where you feel it.
