Many people incorrectly believe that their headaches are due
to neck problems.
Migraine and tension-type headache can refer pain to the
back of the head or the upper neck. This is due to a tightening
of the muscles in the upper neck or back of the head which
causes pain. This pain often leads to misdiagnosed neck disorders.
Unfortunately many of these patients are exposed to radiation
from excessive x-rays of the neck.
If neck pain occurs only when headaches are present, or if
chronic head and neck pain coexist, it’s possible that
the headache pain is being referred to the neck. Chronic head
and neck pain should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
People with neck pain will often respond to legitimate physical
therapy and exercise rather than medications or inappropriate
injections.