Cervicogenic Headaches
Cervicogenic Headaches
Many people do not realise that headaches can be caused by the neck. These headaches are called cervicogenic headaches. Headaches are often associated with stiff necks, this is because stiff muscles can constrict blood flow and cause tissues in your skull to feel pain. It is also possible for a problem in the neck to refer pain to a part of your head, making you think that the problem is in the head. When a physiotherapist assesses a patient with a headache they can determine if/which part of the neck is causing the pain and treat the area by mobilising, massaging, dry needling or warming the area to relieve pain.
At City Physiotherapy we also value prevention and believe it is important to advise the patient on which exercises and stretching routines will help to prevent this problem returning.
There are two main categories of headache; primary and secondary. Primary headaches are due to idiopathic causes and include migraines and tension headaches while secondary headaches are as a result of an existing condition and can be from more sinister causes. It is important to consult a primary health professional such as a physio or GP about your headache to ensure that your pain is not being caused by serious disease.
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