One common type is the cervicogenic headache, which originates in the neck. In these cases, the pain felt in the head is actually referred from the neck—often involving the muscles or joints around the spinal bones.
This type of headache often responds well to targeted treatment from Dr. Jordan at Chiro Jordan Chiropractic.
While every case is unique, cervicogenic headaches often share some common characteristics. If you’re experiencing them, you might notice discomfort or tension in your neck, at the base of your skull, or on one side of your head. It’s also common to feel tenderness in the neck muscles when touched or to have limited neck movement.
Proper assessment of headaches is always essential. After a thorough evaluation, if it’s determined that cervicogenic headaches are the cause, we’ll discuss the most effective treatment options and create a personalized plan to help relieve them as quickly as possible.
Your treatment plan may include a combination of approaches, such as targeted spinal adjustments to the neck joints (spinal manipulation), muscle therapy, stretching, and spinal mobilization. In some cases, acupuncture can also be a beneficial part of managing cervicogenic headaches.
