Chances are, you’ve experienced a headache at some point in your life. In fact, statistics indicate that a staggering 96% of the population has grappled with some form of headache. Among these, 4 out of 5 have encountered the infamous “tension type” headache, while 1 in 7 has endured the throes of a migraine. Thankfully, over 99% of those who rush to A&E with a pounding head ultimately find relief, as sinister causes are seldom to blame.
At our practice, we typically encounter two distinct groups of headache patients. Some seek our help directly for their headache woes, while others develop headaches as a result of underlying issues elsewhere in their bodies. Given the often elusive nature of headaches and their multitude of potential triggers, making an accurate diagnosis is paramount to effective treatment.
Cervicogenic headaches (CGH) presents as one-sided pain that starts in the neck and usually occurs after sudden neck movement or when neck remains in the same position for some time. The mean age of patients suffering from CGH is 42.9 years and CGH is four time more common in women. The symptoms of CGH may mimic those commonly presented in tension headache and migraine. Some of the symptoms include:
CGH may be caused trauma such as fracture, whiplash injury or an underlying medical condition such as rheumatoid arthritis.
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