Can cervical neck problems cause headaches?

Can cervical neck problems cause headaches?

Cervicogenic headaches result from structural problems in the neck and are often due to problems with vertebrae at the top of the spine, called the cervical vertebrae, and specifically the C2-3 vertebra. People can also develop cervicogenic headaches after an injury to the neck. This is better known as whiplash.

What causes headaches at the base of the skull?

One very common cause of tension headaches is rooted in the neck, resulting from muscle tension and trigger points. At the base of the skull there is a group of muscles, the suboccipital muscles, which can cause headache pain for many people.

How long do Cervicogenic headaches last?

In other words, what feels like a dull, achy pain in the head really has its roots in the neck. A “cervicogenic episode” can last one hour to one week. Pain typically is on one side of the head, often correlating with the side of the neck where there is increased tightness.