An email question flooded in last week. I thought I would share it on the Blog as it may be of help.
Q.
I have been getting headaches for the last few months. My GP has sent me for tests which have all proved negative. I have been told that the cause of my headaches is cervicogenic. I am not really sure what this means?
A.
Cervicogenic Headache
A Cervicogenic headaches, in basic terms, relate to headaches that are caused as a result of problems within the neck. At the base of the skull there are very sensitive blood and nerve vessels that can be irritated by tension in the neck joints and, or, muscles. Osteopathy can be a very effective treatment for this by reducing the restrictions in the neck, encouraging the joints to move correctly and the muscles to relax. Posture can be a contributing factor to cervicogenic headaches, so by working to improve posture can also help reduce the probability of the headaches returning.
There’s more about this on our web site at www.bodybalance.co.uk/headache.php
