Cervicogenic Headache

Sometimes it occurs when you might have lifted something heavy. You strain the muscles in your neck and if they don't heal quickly, the continuing spasms can cause headaches.

There are over 20 muscles in the neck that can refer pain up to the head. No wonder it hurts!

In patients who already have migraine, this can provoke more migraines.

OK you say, now how do I get rid of this?

Several methods have shown to be effective for this type of headache and some are medication, some are lifestyle.

1. Physical therapy. This is best attempted after an anti-spasmotic medication is on board, but once done properly can really help with neck pain.

2. Medication. In this case there are a great variety of anti-spasmotics that can help cervicogenic headache. Some like Elavil for cervicogenic headache is discussed on another page of this websiet. Ask your health care provider if this might be best for your needs.

3. Pillows. Surprise!! This really has an effect on neck pain and many people just don't consider it that important. I recommend only one headache pillow at night time and use one that supports the neck. One of the best is one I use personally called the Mediflow Pillow.

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4. Chiropractic care. This may really help you once severe spasms are under control. Like physical therapy, do not attempt this until some anti-spasmotics are on board as you may get worse.

5. Trigger point injections. Trigger points are seen on the diagram along the muscles.They are also known as headache pressure points.

When pressed, if the muscle is in spasm, they hurt! Injections of small amounts of steroid mixed with a numbing agent (like lidocaine) will help calm the pain down.

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