Cervicogenic Headache
Cervicogenic headaches are secondary headaches that originate from issues in the cervical spine (neck) and are often linked to neck injuries or degenerative changes. A cervicogenic headache is a common cause of a chronic headache that is often misdiagnosed. Causes of cervicogenic headache are cervical spine disorders such as herniated discs or degenerative disc disease, increase in muscles tension and neck injuries such as Whiplash injury.
Signs and Symptoms:
- One side dominant headache
- Pain originating from the base of the skull, radiating to the temples and forehead
- Worsened by neck movement.
- Restricted neck range of motion
- Tenderness in neck muscles
Physiotherapy Managements:
- Manual Therapy : Joint mobilization and soft tissue therapy can help reduce muscle tension and improve cervical spine mobility.
- Dry Needling : To relieve muscle tightness and reduce pain
- Heat or Cold Therapy : Applying heat can help relax tense muscles, while cold therapy may reduce inflammation if there’s acute pain.
- Stretching exercises : Focus on the neck, upper back, and shoulders to alleviate tension.
- Strengthening exercises : To improve stability in the cervical spine and strengthen supporting muscles.
- Postural Education : Guidance on maintaining proper posture, especially for desk work or prolonged sitting.
- Ergonomic adjustments to workstations can reduce strain on the neck.
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