Cervicogenic Headache Treatment

What is Cervicogenic Headache Treatment?

Cervicogenic headache is referred pain perceived in the head from a source in the neck. Cervicogenic headache is a secondary headache, which means that it is caused by another illness or physical issue. In the case of cervicogenic headache, the cause is a neck disorder or lesion.

Cervicogenic Headache Symptoms?

A cervicogenic headache presents as a steady, non-throbbing pain at the back and base of the skull, sometimes extending downward into the neck and between the shoulder blades. Pain may be felt behind the brow and forehead, even though the problem originates from the cervical spine.

In addition to a throbbing head pain, symptoms of a cervicogenic headache may include:

• Pain on one side of your head or face
• Stiff neck
• Pain around the eyes
• Pain while coughing or sneezing
• Headache with certain neck postures or movement
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Mobility difficulties