Could Your Neck Pain be Causing Your Migraine?

Migraine is a severe medical condition in which the patient suffers from recurrent headache. The pain can range from painful to agonizing. The patient may be sensitive to light, sound, and smells. Usually, a migraine headache affects only one half the head and include throbbing or pulsating sensations.

So, it is safe to say that migraine is a very serious condition. Sometimes, the patient might be required to rest for hours, days, or weeks before they can resume their life. Today, we would be discussing if neck pain could cause your migraine?

How does neck pain cause migraines?

We have nerves in our neck which travels into our head. Neck pain can cause irritation of the nerve endings which can cause a migraine. Such migraines are similar to cervicogenic headaches when pain signal reaches the head to cause migraine. There are various studies that have supported this claim. The effect of these migraines varies from person to person.

For more information, visit our office – NYC Pain Relief Medicine in New York City. Dr. Ikezi will provide you with a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan to relieve your neck pain and headaches.