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At the Gold Coast Headache and Migraine Clinic, we are focussed on giving you the most up-to-date information and research on headaches and migraines. Click on the following links to learn more about headaches and migraines.

What are the most common types of headache?

Woman holding her jaw in pain lying in bed — a common sign of TMJ jaw pain and headaches.

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TMJ Jaw Pain and Headaches: What’s the Link?

Have you ever felt a headache creep in after clenching your jaw or chewing tough […]

Person walking along a leafy forest trail, symbolising the role of gentle exercise in achieving headache relief through walking.

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Cluster Headache vs Tension Headache

Understanding the Differences and Finding Relief Headache disorders can take many forms, including sinus headaches, […]

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Walk It Off: Discover Headache Relief Through Walking

Headache relief through walking isn’t just a hopeful idea – it’s backed by emerging evidence […]

Illustration of changing weather patterns symbolising environmental triggers for headaches and migraines.

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How Weather Changes Affect Headaches and Migraines And What You Can Do About It

Ever feel a pounding headache just before a storm rolls in? Or notice your migraines […]

A swirling, blurred view of trees and road, illustrating the visual disorientation associated with cervicogenic dizziness.

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Feeling Dizzy? It Might Be Coming from Your Neck: Understanding Cervicogenic Dizziness

If you’ve ever felt dizzy, unsteady, or like your head is floating, you might be […]

Flat lay of a reflex hammer, brain scan, and pen with the text “Diagnosis: Occipital Neuralgia,” symbolising medical assessment and diagnosis.

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Occipital Neuralgia – How to Identify and Manage Effectively

Sharp, shooting pain from your upper neck to your head or behind your eyes could […]

A pregnant woman resting on a couch with her hand on her forehead, visibly experiencing discomfort—illustrating the impact of headaches or migraines during pregnancy.

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Migraines During Pregnancy: Causes, Risks & Safe Treatment Options

Pregnancy is a transformative journey—but for many women, it also brings the challenge of managing […]

Two brightly coloured drinks filled with electrolytes —blue and yellow—on a park bench, with a person exercising in the background, highlighting the role of hydration and electrolyte intake during physical activity.

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Can Electrolytes Reduce Headaches?

Dehydration is a well-known trigger for headaches, but recent research suggests that electrolyte balance plays […]

FIFO headaches management prevention flying plane

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Is FIFO (Fly-in-fly-out) Giving You Headaches?

Headaches are a common health concern for FIFO (Fly-In-Fly-Out) workers. The demanding nature of FIFO […]