Breaking Free from Persistent Headaches: Mr. A.U.'s Journey to Relief
Discover how a unique approach helped Mr A.U. regain control over his life despite severe headaches
A HEADACHE CASE STUDY : PUBLISHED 07/10/2025
Background and Challenge:
Mr. A.U., a professional engineer and volunteer CFA firefighter, began experiencing intense headaches after bushfire exposure in January. Rated at an 8 out of 10, these headaches persisted for five weeks, exacerbated by coughing, sneezing, or looking down and managed only through significant painkiller use.
The situation worsened when he accidentally stepped on a rake, which struck him over the eyebrow, compounding his condition. Despite consultations revealing minor sinus issues and teeth grinding likely due to stress, the headaches continued with varying frequency and intensity through June.
Medical Investigation:
Collaborating with his general practitioner, dentist, and ENT specialist, Mr. A.U. ruled out major medical pathologies. Yet, the random, persistent headaches disrupted his critical work as a consulting engineer. His insight led him to suspect neck tension and seek physical therapy.
Reluctant to engage in heavy massage from physiotherapy, Mr. A.U. opted for our osteopathic clinic, drawn by its gentler approach.
Result and Outcome:
The personalized treatment significantly eased Mr. A.U.'s headaches. Initial sessions reduced pain to a 5 or 6, further decreasing to 2 or 3 as treatment progressed. Eventually, headaches became infrequent, with pain levels dropping to as low as 1 or 2, requiring no painkillers.
Aside from minimizing headache frequency and severity, Mr. A.U. could comfortably embark on a trip to Europe. As per his feedback, the treatment notably improved pain management despite the absence of a formal diagnosis.
