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Cervicogenic Headaches.

Are you experiencing headaches but not getting any relief with trying prescribed medications? You may be suffering from Cervicogenic Headaches.

Molly Woollett

15/01/24

The Blog

Cervicogenic Headaches.

Are you experiencing headaches but not getting any relief with trying prescribed medications? You may be suffering from Cervicogenic Headaches.

15/01/24

What Are Cervicogenic Headaches?

The term ‘Cervicogenic’ simply refers to the cervical spine, which is part of your spine located near the base of the skull and the nerves, joints and soft tissue of the upper neck can refer pain directly into the head. This means that you perceive the pain to be coming from your head, but in actual fact it is coming from your neck.

Commonly this is misdiagnosed as a ‘migraine’ and medication is prescribed to try and alleviate the symptoms, however cervicogenic headaches are treatable through physiotherapy techniques with quick and effective results.

Symptoms of cervicogenic headaches can include:

  • Dull aching in the forehead or one side of the head,
  • Pain radiating into the temples, eyes or eyebrows and
  • Pain that worsens throughout the day or with neck movements.

Along with head or neck pain, symptoms may also include:

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • dizziness
  • blurred vision
  • feeling pain down one or both arms

Treatment

At Sano Physiotherapy we carry out an in-depth assessment to find the source of your referred pain and we use a wide range of hands-on techniques to treat your symptoms such as:

  • Passive mobilisations to the joints,
  • Massage of tight muscles
  • Acupuncture

We also work with you to prevent the problem re-occurring and use posture correction techniques, ergonomic assessment and advice and specific strengthening or stretching exercises to improve muscle balance and control.

Are you having recurring headaches?

Find a clinic near you for a no obligation assessment.