Around 10-15% of headaches can be linked to neck pain that are called cervicogenic headaches. The neck pain normally starts first then headaches begin from the base of the head and across the side of the head can be experienced. Symptoms that people report are neck stiffness and tightness, pain that increases while in the same position for long periods (sitting at desk or driving) and you may notice a reduced range of neck movement.

Around 10-15% of headaches can be linked to neck pain that are called cervicogenic headaches. The neck pain normally starts first then headaches begin from the base of the head and across the side of the head can be experienced. Symptoms that people report are neck stiffness and tightness, pain that increases while in the same position for long periods (sitting at desk or driving) and you may notice a reduced range of neck movement.

Physiotherapists are able to assess these headaches and determine if there are treatable in clinic or refer you to a GP if there are not physio related. Evidence suggests a combination of hands on (manual therapy) and exercise based therapy can have good results.