One of the most common images that I see in my work is that a person decided to seek physical therapy for his headache. Either the headache was incorrectly diagnosed and therefore treated incorrectly, or the person believed it would go away on its own after using self-help remedies.
Headaches
The headaches become so severe that they interfere with daily life and are unbearable. With the modern world’s hectic pace and high pressure, headaches are a common complaint. Overly hectic lifestyles can cause fatigue in the neck muscles, which can lead to strain. Neck problems are more difficult to diagnose and X-rays may not reveal any abnormalities.
This can lead to headaches that are frustrating for sufferers. Cervicogenic headaches, which are headaches that occur in the neck, can be difficult to diagnose as the symptoms can be similar to migraine headaches. These symptoms are more common than migraines, but they have been reported by patients with cervicogenic headaches.
Cervicogenic headaches
The main distinguishing features between migraines, cervicogenic headaches, and cervicogenic are that cervicogenic headaches are affected by the movement and position of the neck and tenderness at the base of skull. What are Cervicogenic Headaches and how do they differ? Cervicogenic headaches are pains that originate in the cervical spine, neck, and upper shoulder areas.
These headaches are characterized by regular pain patterns that are related to muscle trigger points in the neck and upper spine areas. The pain is usually behind the eye, behind the forehead, above the head, and behind the ears. Why are headaches caused by neck problems? The neck joint that connects the top of the spine to base of skull are responsible for more than half of the movement of the entire head and neck region. They also bear the weight of the head.
Take note
Patients often complain that their head is too heavy for their neck to support. Nerve endings in the neck, including the muscles, discs, ligaments, and muscles, are sensitive to injury or strain. A headache is caused when nerves are irritated for too long or too severe.
- Regular sessions of therapy are recommended for anyone with a history of chronic cervicogenic migraines or neck injuries. These headaches can be relieved by chiropractic treatment and physical therapy. These therapies can be combined with different techniques that have been shown to provide significant relief. Regular pain management is particularly effective. It results in a significant reduction in headache frequency and intensity. Correcting your posture. This is an important consideration to long-term headache control. Your neck muscles work hard to balance your head and spine. Poor posture can lead to imbalanced muscle function, with some muscles becoming “lazy” and others being overloaded. However, it is not possible to maintain perfect posture all the time. Therefore, the next point is important.
- It is worth investing in time to increase strength and endurance of neck muscle groups and address muscular imbalance through exercises.
- As you will be sleeping for a long time, it is important to ensure that your pillow supports the normal arch of your neck. It is always a good idea to consult your doctor about treatment and exercise programs. Every person responds differently to different treatment regimens. Therefore, it is important to seek individual consultation.
