Presentation
RESULTS: In this study, 10% of the patients had atypical presentation of cervicogenic headache. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Pain
The mean values for pre- and post-injection series pain scores (0-10 pain scale) were 9.54 +/- 1.53 and 6.75 +/- 3.23 respectively (p CONCLUSIONS: These results showed that for some patients this series of blocks provided effective pain relief for 3 months [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Disability
After the final treatment, pain thresholds were strongly associated with week 12 neck pain and disability and CGH disability and disability days (P < or = .001 to .048). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
This is contradictory to Haas et al.’s finding that disability was reduced more with SMT than massage, although these studies used different disability indexes. [frontiersin.org]
- Weakness
[…] of longus coli and longus capitus Noted weakness of periscapular muscles Rest Hydration Joint manipulation to the thoracic and upper cervical spine Suboccipital release Myofascial release Cervical distraction and traction to relieve nerve compression [accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com]
This can occur as a result of compensation due to poor posture or adjacent muscles that are weak. • Cervical discs: The intervertebral discs are the shock absorbers of the spine. [malvernphysio.com.au]
Other symptoms associated with cervicogenic headache include: neck pain; muscle tenderness; tenderness over the joints in the neck; shoulder/arm pain on the same side of the headache; weakness; and, possible dizziness, nausea, and lightheadedness. [headaches.org]
If faulty posture pattern are found, the therapist most likely will find impaired mobility in the upper cervical spine and subsequent forward shoulder with general weakness in the posterior shoulder girdle musculature. [oahuspineandrehab.com]
- Inflammation
It represents a unique proof of principle in that not only trigeminal nerve pain but also presumed neurogenic inflammation can be relieved by blockade of cervical nociceptive inputs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
His areas of interest include interventional treatments for chronic headache and inflammation syndromes related to headache and centralized pain. [headaches.org]
HAVE YOU EFFECTIVELY DEALT WITH INFLAMMATION? Along with the whole Scar Tissue thing, dealing with effectively DEALING WITH INFLAMMATION provides the solution to yet another "missing link" in the neck pain / headache conundrum. [doctorschierling.com]
When we talk about the older population and when the arthritis becomes more of a problem, that arthritis in that same joint can also cause irritation, inflammation, and irritation to that nerve, causing those cervicogenic headaches. [spine-health.com]
Nerve compression can cause inflammation and pain. [spineuniverse.com]
- Fatigue
We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition. Last updated: January 30, 2019 [patientslikeme.com]
[…] factors include: Excessive twisting/bending of the neck Sudden movement of the neck Trauma (i.e. whiplash) or previous neck trauma Heavy lifting Spinal disc problems Prolonged sitting (i.e. working at a computer) Prolonged slouching Poor desk setup Fatigue [backandneck.ca]
[…] include: Stiff neck Nausea and/or vomiting Dizziness Blurred vision Sensitivity to light or sound Pain in one or both arms Mobility difficulties Risk Factors Risk factors that may be involved in headache onset or aggravate cervicogenic headaches include: Fatigue [spineuniverse.com]
Causes Of Cervicogenic Headaches Psychological stress and fatigue, poor posture, sleeping habits, carrying heavy items such as briefcases and luggage, using a shoulder strap for a heavy purse or bag or sitting/standing at poorly designed work stations [therapydia.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
While cervicogenic traits (mechanical precipitation etc.) were frequently present in CEH, 'migraine traits', like nausea, vomiting, and throbbing seemed to be rarely present. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
While there is no associated nausea or vomiting, there may be photophobia or phonophobia but not both. Treatment with simple pain relief and NSAIDs is generally effective. [fifamedicalnetwork.com]
[…] motion in the neck pain on one side of the face or head pain and stiffness of the neck pain around the eyes pain in the neck, shoulder, or arm on one side head pain that is triggered by certain neck movements or positions sensitivity to light and noise nausea [medicalnewstoday.com]
- Vomiting
While cervicogenic traits (mechanical precipitation etc.) were frequently present in CEH, 'migraine traits', like nausea, vomiting, and throbbing seemed to be rarely present. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
While there is no associated nausea or vomiting, there may be photophobia or phonophobia but not both. Treatment with simple pain relief and NSAIDs is generally effective. [fifamedicalnetwork.com]
Migrainous features such as nausea, vomiting and photo/phonophobia may be present with 11.2.1 Cervicogenic headache, although to a generally lesser degree than in 1. Migraine, and may differentiate some cases from 2. Tension-type headache. [ichd-3.org]
The main distinction between the symptoms associated with cervicogenic headaches and those associated with migraine headaches are a lack of nausea, vomiting, aura (a pre-headache warning that a headache is about to strike), light and noise sensitivity [chiro-trust.org]
Cardiovascular
- Hypertension
Hypertension has to be pretty severe to cause headache, like over 200/110. Sinus headache from the sphenoid sinus, can also be occipital. All these different types of headaches can feel pretty much the same. [holistic-doc-pain-support.com]
Changes of plasma fibronectin levels in pregnancy induced hypertension Paneva-Masin(2000) analitika (članak) 2237. Changes of plasma peroxides in patients with stroke Žarković(2004) analitika (članak) 2238. [opak.crolib.hr]
Secondary Headaches (1)Posttraumatic headache can be diagnosed based on its clinical manifestation and MRI and CT findings.(2)Vascular headache, including poststroke, hemangioma, and hypertensive headaches, can be diagnosed based on its clinical manifestation [hindawi.com]
Neuroimaging, lumbar puncture, serology (diagnostic blood tests for infections) Papilledema Brain mass, benign intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), meningitis Increased intracranial pressure pushes on the eyes (from inside the brain) and causes [en.wikipedia.org]
Jaw & Teeth
- Toothache
Other common causes of headaches include hangovers, having irregular meals, long journeys, noise, a stuffy atmosphere, thundery weather, too much sleep, too much excitement, a fever, sinusitis and suffering toothache. [mirror.co.uk]
Skin
- Dermatitis
Characterization of patch test reaction in atopic dermatitis patients Lipozenčić(1996) analitika (članak) 2252. Charge-coupled device panoramic radiography Farman(1998) analitika (članak) 2253. Check point Zagreb studija (2015) monografija 2254. [opak.crolib.hr]
Ears
- Tinnitus
Cervicala tinnitus coloanei vertebrale. [mociyipe.gq]
Early descriptions pinpoint the characteristic symptoms as dizziness, visual disturbances, tinnitus, and "posterior" headache, conceivably as a consequence of arthrosis, infliction upon the vertebral artery, or with a "migrainous" background and occurring [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Tinnitus is characterized by phantom noises in one or both ears, ranging from a low roar to a high squeal described as ringing, buzzing, roaring, clicking, whistling, or hissing. Tiuit) si dezechilibre posturale. [eseyihig.tk]
Tinnitus is characterized by phantom noises in one or both ears, ranging from a low roar to a high squeal described as ringing, buzzing, roaring, clicking, whistling, or hissing. [ducucoqysekyj.tk]
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
If it is post-traumatic or follows cervical whiplash injuries, then post-traumatic otolith vertigo, 54 or benign paroxysmal positioning vertigo, 58 central vestibular dysfunction secondary to brainstem concussion, vertebral artery dissection, and perilymph [jnnp.bmj.com]
Musculoskeletal
- Neck Pain
Headache and neck pain was diagnosed according to International Headache Society (IHS) criteria. Twelve of 50 patients with cervical disc prolapse reported new headache and neck pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Arthritis
Cervicogenic headaches are headaches which result from spinal problems in the neck, such as disc degeneration or prolapse, or facet joint arthritis. ‘Cervico-‘ means neck, and ‘-genic’ means origin. [precisionhealth.com.au]
The most common sources in the neck are tumours, infection, fractures, trauma and arthritis. [myelopathy.org]
When we talk about the older population and when the arthritis becomes more of a problem, that arthritis in that same joint can also cause irritation, inflammation, and irritation to that nerve, causing those cervicogenic headaches. [spine-health.com]
Tumours, fractures, infections and rheumatoid arthritis of the upper cervical spine have not been formally validated as causes of headache, but are accepted to fulfil criterion B in individual cases. [ichd-3.org]
- Shoulder Pain
[…] movement Ipsilateral non-radicular arm/shoulder pain Trigger point in neck muscles Diagnostic anaesthetic blockade F > M ± assoc. [emed.ie]
Cervicogenic Headache Symptoms include: Pain in the front of your head, behind your eyes or side of your head. Pain which begins from your neck and extends to between your shoulder blades or upper shoulders. [thephysicaltherapyadvisor.com]
Inhibiting The Upper Traps According to Cools et al. (2014), “the prevalence of neck and shoulder pain is known to increase with computer workload. There is a strong relationship between chronic neck and shoulder pain and dysfunction of the scapula. [theprehabguys.com]
Clinical features such as neck pain, focal neck tenderness, history of neck trauma, mechanical exacerbation of pain, unilaterality, coexisting shoulder pain, reduced range of motion in the neck, nuchal onset, nausea, vomiting, photophobia etc. are not [doctorschierling.com]
- Back Pain
[…] were recruited into group C, and 20 patients with cervicogenic headaches undergoing lumbar nucleoplasty for low back pain, matched for age and sex, were recruited into group L. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] which begins from the neck and extends to between the shoulder blades Pain which is exacerbated by certain neck movements or neck positions Pain which is triggered by pressure applied to the upper part of the neck or back Pain at the back or base of [backandneck.ca]
Cervicogenic Headache Symptoms A cervicogenic headache presents as a steady, non-throbbing pain at the back and base of the skull, sometimes extending downward into the neck and between the shoulder blades. [spineuniverse.com]
It has been found that chiropractic and osteopathy manual spinal adjustments and manipulation of the neck and upper back are highly effective at reducing pain, improving range of motion and reducing frequency and severity of headaches. [reflexspinalhealth.com]
We postulated that the introduction of a WKO worn behind the back can help produce counterstrain, enhance spinal extension, and reduce pain. [oatext.com]
- Muscle Strain
Free Online Diagnostic Headache & Migraine Questionnaires Helpful Products for Headaches & Migraine Call PhysioWorks Book Online Common Neck Headache Treatments Early Injury Treatment Avoid the HARM Factors What to do after a Muscle Strain or Ligament [physioworks.com.au]
Neurologic
- Headache
[…] to treat, cervicogenic headaches. [raynersmale.com]
Seven patients (58%) fulfilled the 2004 IHS criteria for cervicogenic headache. Two of 50 patients with lumbar disc prolapse had new headaches. Their headaches did not fulfil the criteria for cervicogenic headache. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Dizziness
Cervicogenic dizziness is a diagnosis that is provided to people who have neck injury or pain as well as dizziness and in whom other causes of dizziness have been ruled out. 3,4 People with cervicogenic dizziness tend to complain of dizziness (a sensation [vestibular.org]
In the study 86 participants with suspected cervicogenic dizziness were included out of 683 volunteers with dizziness symptoms. [findglocal.com]
Early descriptions pinpoint the characteristic symptoms as dizziness, visual disturbances, tinnitus, and "posterior" headache, conceivably as a consequence of arthrosis, infliction upon the vertebral artery, or with a "migrainous" background and occurring [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
#fyzical #fyzicaldesmoines #desmoines #physicaltherapy #balance #dizziness 9 hours ago 20 likes Головокружение — одно из наиболее частых причин визита к неврологу. [tiktogram.com]
Other symptoms associated with cervicogenic headache include: neck pain; muscle tenderness; tenderness over the joints in the neck; shoulder/arm pain on the same side of the headache; weakness; and, possible dizziness, nausea, and lightheadedness. [headaches.org]
- Neuralgia
[…] etc Carbamazepine is effective in trigeminal neuralgia but will require GP to check LFTs and FBC Muscle relaxants (baclofen) Central action NSAIDs (Nonselective cyclooxygenase inhibitors) AVOID narcotics Manipulative Osteopathic manipulative Physiotherapy [emed.ie]
We conclude that accurate diagnosis of occipital neuralgia or cervicogenic headache as contributing factors can lead to substantial headache relief through occipital nerve blocks in patients with coexisting or misdiagnosed migraine. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Bogduk N: The anatomy of occipital neuralgia. Clin Exp Neurol 1980, 17 :167–184. Google Scholar 16. Poletti CE: C2 and C3 pain dermatomes in man. Cephalalgia 1991, 11 :155–159. [link.springer.com]
Cervicogenic headaches may resemble occipital neuralgia, which is a condition that causes localised pain and neurological abnormalities in the distribution of the occipital nerves at the back of the head. [precisionhealth.com.au]
- Stroke
Hall’s post from last week on the possible risk of stroke with neck manipulation. [sciencebasedmedicine.org]
One group received TrP therapy (manual pressure applied to taut bands and passive stretching), and the other group received simulated TrP therapy (after TrP localization no additional pressure was added, and inclusion of longitudinal stroking but no additional [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Risk of vertebrobasilar stroke and chiropractic care : results of a population-based case-control and case-crossover study. Spine 2008;33(4S):S-176-S183. Bronfort, G., Nilsson, N., Haas, M., Evans, R., Goldsmith, C. H., Assendelft, W. [emmanuellechiro.ca]
High-velocity cervical manipulation techniques are not recommended for the treatment of cervicogenic headache, due to the risk of dissection of an artery in the neck and vertebrobasilar stroke. [verywell.com]
It is important to rule out potentially dangerous causes of headache, such as brain tumor, meningitis, hemorrhage, and stroke. [patientcareonline.com]
- Vertigo
They introduced the syndrome as cervical vertigo. As true spinning vertigo is rarely associated with this syndrome, cervicogenic dizziness is a more correct name for this syndrome and will be used here. [vestibular.org]
Here you can read posts from all over the web from people who wrote about Cervical Myelopathy and Vertigo, and check the relations between Cervical Myelopathy and Vertigo. [eseyihig.tk]
Here you can read posts from all over the web from people who wrote about Cervical Myelopathy and Vertigo, and check the relations between Cervical Myelopathy and Vertigo. I am seeing a gyne next week. Video: amețeli și dureri în gât. [elyzeyiko.ml]
Workup
[…] headache also warrant imaging, as they may have a mass or a bleed that is gradually growing, pressing on surrounding structures and causing worsening pain.[27] People with neurological findings on exam, such as weakness, also need further workup.[27] [en.wikipedia.org]
Treatment
Pain was assessed pre- and post-injection and 3 and 6 months post treatments. RESULTS: The mean treatment period was 59 +/- 61 days. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment Physical Treatments Medication Anti-inflammatories (short period) Other treatments Physiotherapy Manual/Musculoskeletal Medicine TENS Interventional Pain Treatments Facet joint blocks PRF treatment of a nerve root [pijn.com]
Prognosis
In general, the prognosis for patients with cervicogenic dizziness is good, with 75 percent of patients having improvement of symptoms. Author: Diane M. Wrisley, PhD, PT, NCS References Brown JJ. Cervical contributions to balance: cervical vertigo. [vestibular.org]
"Whiplash: pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis." Muscle Nerve 29(6): 768-781. Schofferman, J., N. Bogduk, et al. (2007). "Chronic whiplash and whiplash-associated disorders: an evidence-based approach." [dizziness-and-balance.com]
Prognosis for cervicogenic headache Most patients with this condition heal quickly and have a full recovery with appropriate physiotherapy treatment. [physioadvisor.com.au]
The purpose of physiotherapy and all our services is to treat disease, injury and disability by examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and intervention by use of rehabilitative procedures, mobilization, massage, exercises, and physical agents to [perfectbalanceclinic.com]
Etiology
Historically, these types of headaches were difficult to diagnose and treat because their etiology and pathophysiology was not well-understood. Even today, management of a CGH remains challenging for sports rehabilitation specialists. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] region Dysfunction in the cervical spine Suboccipital C1-C3 vertebral region One of 5 National Institutes of Health (NIH) headache classifications International Classification of Headache Disorders-II (ICHD-II) criteria2 Secondary headaches are based on etiology [accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com]
Epidemiology
Epidemiology of headache in a general population—a prevalence study. J Clin Epidemiol. 1991;44:1147-1157. 3. Schwartz B, Stewart W, Simon D, Lipton R. Epidemiology of tension-type headache. JAMA. 1998;279: 381-383. 4. Robbins LD. [patientcareonline.com]
Better-controlled and larger-scale epidemiological studies are needed to clarify the true prevalence of CEH. 5. Etiology 5.1. [hindawi.com]
Vågå study of headache epidemiology. Acta Neurol Scand 2008, 117: 173–180. 10.1111/j.1600-0404.2007.00962.x View Article PubMed Google Scholar Antonaci F, Sjaastad O: Cervicogenic headache: a real headache. [thejournalofheadacheandpain.springeropen.com]
Vågå study of headache epidemiology. Cephalalgia 2002, 22:462–467. 10.1046/j.1468-2982.2002.00403.x 5. Sjaastad O, Fredriksen TA, Sand T: The localization of the initial pain of attack. [thejournalofheadacheandpain.biomedcentral.com]
Prevalence of cervicogenic headache: Vaga study of headache epidemiology. Acta Neurol Scand. 2008; 117 :170–183. [ PubMed ] 9. van Suijlekom HA, Lame I, Stomp-van den Berg SG, Kessels AG, Weber WE. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology
Historically, these types of headaches were difficult to diagnose and treat because their etiology and pathophysiology was not well-understood. Even today, management of a CGH remains challenging for sports rehabilitation specialists. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prevention
Prevention Some occurrences of cervicogenic headaches are not preventable. This is the case with headaches stemming from a condition like osteoarthritis, which tends to set in with age. [healthline.com]
Headaches are a common problem that physical therapists treat and they are often successful at reducing pain and preventing future headaches. Once a headache trigger is identified, the focused treatment can begin. [wegetyouhealthy.com]
Because cervicogenic headaches originate from the neck, the neck should be the focus for preventing and treating such headaches. [theergonomicphysio.com.au]
Cervicogenic headaches – prevention The best way to prevent cervicogenic headaches is to keep the muscles and bones of the neck healthy. Bone health begins with a healthy diet filled with calcium-rich foods. [paindoctor.com]
A primary treatment modality and prevention technique is exercise. Exercise in general has been shown to be beneficial in treating and preventing cervical pain and headaches. [thephysicaltherapyadvisor.com]