Cervical Pain and Headaches
Cervical pain can be a triggering or maintaining factor for migraines and cervicogenic headaches (headaches caused by neck dysfunctions).
How are they connected?
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Cervical muscle contraction or spasm transmits pain to the back of the head and skull
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Strongly innervated synovial compressions irritate nerve endings
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Incorrect posture (forward head posture) increases cervical tension and favors the appearance of headaches
Associated symptoms
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Pain in the back of the neck radiating toward the head
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Sensation of cranial pressure
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Recurrent migraines
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Cervicogenic headache (pain originating from the cervical region)
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Dizziness and fatigue
Osteopathic Treatment
Osteopathic treatment works by addressing the underlying cause of pain and activating the body’s natural self-healing process.
Through gentle manual techniques, it:
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Relaxes muscles in contraction or spasm
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Restores correct intervertebral mobility, eliminating strongly innervated synovial compressions
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Reduces pressure on the cervical spine and skull
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Corrects posture and habits that favor the recurrence of pain
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Decreases the frequency and intensity of migraines and cervicogenic headaches
