A Cervicogenic headache begins in the cervical spine, or neck. Most of the time, this headache is identified as a migraine. At the start, the pain may spread to one side of the patient’s head, then it becomes continuous. Additionally, this pain can be aggravated by neck movement or a neck position that causes strain. A headache is a very common problem that has several causes ranging from stress to shock.A cervicogenic headache is a steady pain at the back of the head that can extend downward into the neck and shoulder blades. Pain is felt on the forehead, specifically on the brow line or above the brow.
Pain usually starts after an abrupt neck movement. Other symptoms may include Nausea and vomiting, stiff neck, dizziness, blurred vision, aching in one or both arms, and/or an inability to walk.Risk Factors include over-fatigue, previous neck injuries, bad posture, muscle stress, sports injuries and whiplash
