The Neck-Related Head Pain Most People Misdiagnose as Migraine
Headaches that begin at the back of the neck, spread to the side of the head or forehead… but medications don’t help much. This is usually not a “normal” headache; it is a Cervicogenic Headache. This kind of headache not only serves up a good fight through your neckbut also involves your cervical spine joints and the pressure from your poor posture on the upper cervical nerves as witnesses.
The tightness in your neck, forward head posture, long mobile or laptop use, grinding teeth, stress – and the list goes on – all of these are the common culprits that irritate the cervical spine, and therefore, the pain is referred upwards into your head. People confuse this pain with migraine, sinus or simply “stress headache” – that’s why painkillers, Panadol, Caffcol, coffee, cold compress – nothing works permanently.
This blog will explain how neck biomechanics cause head pain, dominant symptoms, and how targeted physiotherapy at Physio Resource (the Best Physiotherapy Clinic in Gulberg Lahore) treats cervicogenic headaches with advanced evidence-based protocols.
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Why Cervicogenic Headaches Happen
The top three cervical vertebrae (C1, C2, C3) share nerve connections with the head region. If these joints are tight, stiff, misaligned or inflamed pain travels to the head.
Most Common Causes Cervicogenic Headache:
- Forward head posture / Computer posture
- Long screen time
- Jaw clenching
- Stress and muscle tightness
- Weak neck stabilizer muscles
- Whiplash injury / sudden jerks
- Sleeping without neck support
Symptoms of Cervicogenic Headache
- Pain starts in neck → goes up to head
- Pain on one side mostly
- Neck stiffness with headache
- Headache increases with neck movement
- Pain behind eye or temple region
- Pressure-like feeling instead of throbbing
Best Cervicogenic Headache Physiotherapy Treatment in Lahore at PhysioResource:
The importance given to the neck in the treatment at PhysioResource with the Best Physiotherapist in Lahore includes:
- Cervical joint mobilization
- Myofascial release for neck muscles
- Postural alignment training
- Deep neck flexor strengthening
- Trigger point therapy
- Dry needling (if required)
- Ergonomic correction (office posture)
This method not only reduces headache occurrences but also prevents their recurrence.
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Home Tips for Relief in Cervicogenic Headache:
- Aboid mobile use
- Steps of 30-40 minutes breaks at computer
- Neck muscles warm compress
- Sleep with a pillow that has good support
- Gently practice the chin-tuck posture
Schedule your Appointment now!
Painkillers will not cure cervicogenic headache for good. You have to fix the neck…the source of the problem.Make an appointment for your cervical assessment today at:
Physio Resource – Best Physiotherapy Clinic in Gulberg Lahore
We treat neck-related headaches with advanced physiotherapy from the root – not just the symptoms.
Physio Resource
Phone No: 0304-4283442
Address: 93-A1, Gurumangat Road, Gullberg, III Lahore
Author Dr. Ahmad Bilal
He is a highly skilled physical therapist in the area of musculoskeletal physiotherapy with a focus on the cervical spine, TMJ, and chronic headache rehabilitation. Dr. Ahmad Bilal’s modern, results-oriented clinical approach has made him one of the most trusted and best physiotherapists in Lahore.
Written by: Dr. Ahmad Bilal (Consultant Physiotherapist – MS NMPT)
