Cervicogenic headache.

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Cervicogenic headache

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What I know about cervicogenic headache, is that it is a secondary headache that originates from the cervical spine many people often mistake it for tension headaches or migraine. Cervicogenic headaches happen as a result of structural issues in the neck.

Symptoms of cervicogenic headache

The symptoms of cervicogenic headache are as follows:

• Unilateral pain which usually affects one side of the head begins at the neck

• Pain radiating from the neck which usually starts in the neck and moves over to the back of the head.

• Increase pain with neck movement or posture.

• Shoulder and arm pain which may extend to the upper part of the neck or shoulders.

• Sensitivity to noise and light is sometimes confused with migraine.

Causes of cervicogenic headache

• Poor posture can cause a cervicogenic headache if you sit in one position for a long.

• Muscle Tension is sure to stress.

• Previous neck injury from accidents, sports, or falls can cause cervicogenic headache

• Nerve irritation can also cause cervicogenic headache

Treatment Cervicogenic headache

The treatment of cervicogenic headaches involves taking medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications.

Medications

• Muscle relaxation can help to relieve neck muscle spasms.
• Taking pain relievers can also help
• Nerve pain medications

Physical Therapy

• Manual therapy to release tension in joints.
• Strengthening neck to improve
• Postural correction exercise to minimize strain

Lifestyle Modifications

• Regular stretching both in the lower and upper part of the neck
• Posture awareness
• Ergonomic adjustments.

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