Definition:
Headache caused by a disorder of the cervical spine and its components, such as bone, disc and/or soft tissue elements, usually, but not invariably, accompanied by neck pain and stiffness.
Causes:
Symptoms:
Diagnosis:
Begins with a thorough clinical evaluation, including a complete medical history, analysis of symptoms, and physical examination.
Testing may include x-rays, MRI and/or CT scans, and electro-diagnosis (EMG).
The “Gold Standard” for diagnosing a cervicogenic headache is a diagnostic block using anesthetic. For example if an injection of anesthetic medication to the cervical facet joint improves or resolves the headache, it is proof that the facet joints in the neck are causing the
headache.
Treatment:
Avoiding postures or movements that provoke the pain
Maintaining a good posture while sitting or driving—by sitting tall with shoulders back and without protruding the head forward
Using a neck brace can be helpful while sitting upright or sleeping in a chair.
Other effective treatments are …
Conditions & Procedures
✆ Phone (Appointments):
Elk Grove: 916-478-0112
Folsom: 916-306-1112
Granite Bay: 916-461-9004
Roseville: 916-772-5325
Sacramento: 916-419-9900
Elk Grove Fax: 916-478-0113
Folsom Fax: 916-618-4717
Granite Bay Fax: 916-771-6338
Roseville Fax: 916-772-6333
Sacramento Fax: 916-419-9699
Address:
Elk Grove: 2234 Longport Ct. Suite 100
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Folsom: 2380 E Bidwell Street,
Folsom, CA 95630
Granite Bay: 4200 Douglas Blvd, Suite 200
Granite Bay, CA 95746
Roseville: 1528 Eureka Road, Suite 103
Roseville, CA 95661
Sacramento: 4420 Duckhorn Drive, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95834