The most common form of headaches are known as tension headaches. These can occur due to repetitive motions or poor posture in the neck/head. Tension headaches can be caused by strain on the “dura mater,” which is a sensitive membrane that envelops the brain. The dura mater lies in close proximity to small muscles at the base of the skull that go into spasm when the dura mater becomes strained, thus sending pain signals to the brain and causing your headache.
Musculoskeletal headaches occur when there are significant amounts of tension in the neck. This is typically a result of muscle imbalance or weakness, although emotional tension (such as stress) can also be a contributing factor. A traumatic injury to the neck, such as whiplash, is also a common cause of musculoskeletal headaches.
Musculoskeletal headaches occur when there are significant amounts of tension in the neck. This is typically a result of muscle imbalance or weakness, although emotional tension (such as stress) can also be a contributing factor. A traumatic injury to the neck, such as whiplash, is also a common cause of musculoskeletal headaches.
These headaches can develop as a result of certain conditions, such as a concussion or arthritis, but work-related strain can also trigger a cervicogenic headache. Professions that require sustained positions of the head or neck are the most prone to developing cervicogenic headaches. This may include hairdressers, long-haul drivers, chefs, nail artists, jewelers, etc.
Approximately 35% of people who experience migraines will experience vertigo or dizziness as a migraine symptom. Migraine-associated vertigo (MAV) or “vestibular migraines” are often associated with the typical migraine symptoms of aura, headache, sound, and light sensitivity. The migraine episode can last minutes to hours and can result in residual dizziness and imbalance after the migraine has passed.
