Headache & Migraine Clinic at Nandish Health
Where neurological insight meets whole-body healing.

Understanding Headaches & Migraines: More Than Just Pain

Headaches and migraines are some of the most common — and misunderstood — conditions we see. Whether it’s a dull ache at the end of the day or a debilitating migraine that leaves you unable to function, persistent head pain is never "just in your head." At Nandish Health, we treat headaches and migraines as complex, multi-system issues that often involve dysfunction in the spine, nervous system, muscles, and even the digestive or hormonal systems.
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Our unique approach integrates chiropractic care, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and nervous system regulation techniques to identify and address the root causes of your pain — not just manage the symptoms.

"Headaches are a signal — not a solution.
​Our job is to decode the cause, not just silence the symptoms."​

Common Headache Types We Treat:​

• Tension Headaches
• Cervicogenic Headaches (from the neck)
• Migraines (with or without aura)
• Cluster Headaches
• Hormonal Headaches
• Sinus Headaches
• Rebound (Medication Overuse) Headaches
• Post-Traumatic or Post-Concussion Headaches

Signs & Symptoms

• Dull or throbbing head pain
  
• Neck stiffness and pressure
  
• Light or sound sensitivity
  
• Visual disturbances
  
• Nausea or vomiting
  
• Scalp or facial tenderness
  
• Jaw tension or TMJ dysfunction
  
• Brain fog or mental fatigue
  

Our Integrative Approach to Headache & Migraine Care​

Chiropractic Care:
​Targeted spinal and cranial adjustments help release pressure in the neck and upper spine, reducing tension and improving blood and nerve flow to the head.

Physiotherapy:
​Addressing muscular imbalances, posture, and joint mechanics — especially in the cervical spine — physiotherapy is essential for reducing recurrence and improving long-term resilience.

Massage Therapy:
​Myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and cranial work help relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and reduce the overall stress load on the nervous system.

What to Expect During Your Visit​

Your first session begins with an in-depth health history and neurological screening. We assess your spine, jaw, muscles, nervous system tone, and lifestyle factors. We then create a personalised care plan that may include spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, physiotherapy-based rehab, and lifestyle advice tailored to your triggers and symptoms.
We don’t just aim to get rid of your headache — we aim to restore clarity, calm, and confidence in your body.

Why Choose Nandish Health?​

Chronic head pain doesn’t have to be your normal. With the right care, you can live without fear of the next migraine.
Why Nandish Health?

• 🌿 New Zealand’s Only Nervous-System Focused Multidisciplinary Clinic
• 🤝 Integrated Chiropractic + Physiotherapy + Massage Care
• 💬 Focus on Root Cause – Not Symptom Suppression
• 🔄 Support for Hormonal, Digestive & Stress-Linked Headaches
• 🔍 Evidence-Based Protocols + Nervous System Regulation

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Six Categories

1. Cognitive Fatigue with symptoms of fatigue, decreased energy, non-specific headache, sleep disruption, or difficulty concentrating
2. Vestibular with symptoms of dizziness, fogginess, nausea, feeling of being detached, or overstimulation in complex environments
3. Oculomotor with symptoms of fatigue, distractibility, difficulties with visually based classes, pressure behind the eyes, or blurred or double vision
4. Anxiety/mood with symptoms of anxiety, hypervigilance, feeling of being overwhelmed, sadness, or hopelessness
5. Post-traumatic migraine, with symptoms of headache with a pulsating quality associated with nausea, photosensitivity, or phonosensitivity
6. Cervical with symptoms of headache, neck pain or numbness/tingling in the extremities

What the Research Says: Chiropractic Care & Headaches

A growing body of evidence supports the effectiveness of chiropractic care for managing headaches and migraines. Spinal manipulation and mobilisation techniques used by chiropractors have been shown to reduce both the frequency and severity of headache episodes. A 2011 study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that chiropractic spinal manipulation provided better relief for tension-type headaches than common medication, with longer-lasting results and fewer side effects.

Cervicogenic headaches, which originate from dysfunction in the upper cervical spine, are particularly responsive to manual therapy. A 2021 systematic review in BMJ Open found consistent improvements in headache intensity and neck-related disability following cervical spine manipulation. These results reinforce the idea that targeted chiropractic adjustments can significantly impact structural and neurological contributors to chronic head pain.
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In migraine cases, chiropractic care may support recovery by influencing the autonomic nervous system and decreasing neuroinflammatory processes. Adjustments may help regulate the trigeminovascular system, which is involved in the pathogenesis of migraines. Combining chiropractic care with physiotherapy, soft tissue therapy, and lifestyle modifications—as practiced at Nandish Health—has shown enhanced outcomes in clinical practice and aligns with current recommendations for multidisciplinary migraine management.

Don’t Let Headaches Rule Your Life​.

Chronic head pain doesn’t have to be your normal. With the right care, you can live without fear of the next migraine.
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