Did you know that there are different types of headaches? ?
Let’s talk about what’s known as a cervicogenic headache. Cervicogenic literally means “coming from the neck”.
A recent systematic review identified some key characteristics of cervicogenic headache:
☑️ usually appears on one side of the head
☑️ aggravated by neck movements or prolonged postures
Conservative care, like what we provide in our office, is an effective treatment option for cervicogenic headache!
Watch this short video for more information about cervicogenic headache and give our office a call today for a personalized treatment plan. ?
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Source: Avijgan M, Thomas LC, Osmotherly PG, Bolton PS. A Systematic Review of the Diagnostic Criteria Used to Select Participants in Randomised Controlled Trials of Interventions Used to Treat Cervicogenic Headache. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.