HEADACHES ASSOCIATED WITH NECK PAIN
Channel: Dr. Todd S. Koppel GSPM
Date: 2020-03-28

Cervicogenic headaches are headaches caused by conditions of the cervical spine.  Neck pain and headaches go hand in hand.  Cervical disk herniations, pinched nerves and facet joint syndromes may cause headaches secondarily.  Additionally, the Occipital nerve if formed by the C2 and C3 nerve roots, at the top of the neck.  Therefore, irritation or inflammation of these nerve can cause pain in the back of the head.  If you have persistent headaches, a cervical spine evaluation is paramount to determine if this is the cause.  Directed diagnostic pain interventions and determine the cause of the pain, and used to successfully treat the condition.

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Dr. Todd S. Koppel, MD.
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Clifton NJ, 07013
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