Cervicogenic Headache
What Is a Cervicogenic Headache?
Cervicogenic Headache | Treatment & Management
Valued Health Osteopathy
3/658 Centre Rd, Bentleigh East, 3165
Most people have experienced a headache at some point in their lives. There are many different types of headaches, including Migraines, Tension-Type and Cervicogenic headache. Each headache type can arise from various causes and triggers, range from being mild to intense and can last from a few minutes to several hours.
A common headache we regularly see at Valued Health Osteopathy in Bentleigh East is a Cervicogenic Headache.
What is a Cervicogenic Headache?
A Cervicogenic Headache is known as a secondary headache, as it is referred pain arising from a dysfunction in the upper cervical spine.
A common presentation of a Cervicogenic Headache may include:
Pain felt on one side of the neck, head or face
A constant deep dull ache
Radiates up from the neck to the scalp, and may also refer to the eye
Aggravated by certain neck movements and sustained awkward postures
Treatment of Cervicogenic Headache
Research shows that conservative treatment techniques are an effective intervention to manage cervicogenic headaches1,2. This may include joint mobilisation and manipulation, stretching, and soft tissue massage to the neck and surrounding areas.
Management of Cervicogenic Headache
At Valued Health Osteopathy, it is important for us to provide you with self- management strategies, rehabilitation, educate you on what is going on, find the source of pain and recognise what is contributing to it!
If you have any questions or are experiencing a headache and want advice for self-management strategies, call the clinic on (03) 9570 9061 so we can help you Move, Grow and Thrive!
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You do not need a referral to see one of our friendly Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy. We have a very good relationship with many surrounding doctors, other health practitioners and personal trainers in the local community of Bentleigh East , Bentleigh, Ormond, McKinnon, Oakleigh, Carnegie, Caulfield, Moorabbin, Murrumbeena, Brighton, Clayton and Clarinda.
Valued Health Osteopathy offers:
Exercise Rehabilitation
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Valued Health Osteopathy is open 6 days a week with early morning and evening appointments. Move better with Osteopathy!
Valued Health Osteopathy is located at 3/658 Centre Road, Bentleigh East, Melbourne, Victoria, 3165.
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References
- Racicki, S., Gerwin, S., DiClaudio, S., Reinmann, S. and Donaldson, M., 2013. Conservative physical therapy management for the treatment of cervicogenic headache: a systematic review. Journal of manual & manipulative therapy, 21(2), pp.113-124.
- Biondi, D.M., 2005. Cervicogenic headache: a review of diagnostic and treatment strategies. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 105(4_suppl), pp.16S-22S.
