What is cerviogenic headache ?
The Why Painkillers Don't Always Fix Neck Headaches
If you've been reaching for painkillers every time a headache strikes, you're certainly not alone. While medications such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, or prescription migraine medication can provide temporary relief, many people find their headaches continue to return.
One common reason is that the headache may not actually be originating from the head. Instead, it could be coming from the neck.
This type of headache is known as a cervicogenic headache, and understanding the underlying cause is often the key to achieving longer-lasting relief.
Pain medication works by reducing pain signals or inflammation. However, if the underlying problem is abnormal movement or mechanical dysfunction within the neck, medication cannot correct it.
Imagine driving a car with misaligned wheels.
Painkillers are like turning up the radio to ignore the noise—they may reduce the symptoms temporarily, but they don't fix the alignment.
Similarly, if stiff cervical joints, weak deep neck muscles, poor posture, or persistent muscle tension continue to irritate the upper cervical structures, the headache is likely to return once the medication wears off.
Come speak to Chadwick today and find out if your neck is causing your headache today !