Do you suffer from recurrent throbbing headaches that start at the base of your skull and radiate up into your head or face? You may be experiencing cervicogenic headaches, which result from a problem in your neck (cervical spine). Inflammation, tension, or pressure in the joints of your neck irritates your nerves, leading to pain […]
Cervicogenic Headaches: 3 Ways Physiotherapy Can Help
Surprisingly, one out of every four adults suffers from cervicogenic headaches. A cervicogenic headache is a recurring headache that develops after a sudden neck movement, not moving your neck for a while, or trauma to your neck (like whiplash). It is usually accompanied by a stiff or painful neck. Undeniably, these can seriously disrupt your […]
How Physiotherapy Can Help Treat Cervicogenic Headaches
About two million Australians suffer from headaches and migraines. And when a headache or migraine strikes, you might find yourself quickly cancelling plans or withdrawing to bed for the rest of the day (talk about inconvenient!). Yet, many people find relief from their pain with a holistic approach like physiotherapy. For cervicogenic headaches, specifically, physiotherapy […]
Physiotherapy Intervention for Cervicogenic Headaches
Scientific studies show that at least 22% – 25% of adults suffer from cervicogenic headaches (CGH), with females being four times more at risk than men. The headaches are said to be triggered by musculoskeletal impairments around the neck, accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, light-headedness and suboccipital neck pain. Pain around the neck or […]
Could your Head Pain Really Be Neck Pain?
If you’re experiencing pain in the base of your head, temples or above your eyes then there’s a good chance you’re suffering from cervicogenic headaches. The good news is that it’s a type of headache that usually responds well to physiotherapy treatment. What Are Cervicogenic Headaches? A cervicogenic headache is a form of headache that […]
