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[Headache of cervical origin].

J Edmeads1

  • 1Sunnybrook Medical Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

La Revue Du Praticien
|February 11, 1990
PubMed
Summary
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Neck disorders can cause headaches, with some clearly demonstrable lesions like arthritis and artery dissection being accepted causes. Other neck issues, such as whiplash, are less accepted and rarely improve with treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Orthopedics
  • Pain Medicine

Context:

  • Headaches are frequently associated with neck disorders, but the causal relationship is debated.
  • Distinguishing between headache causes originating from the neck and other sources is clinically significant.

Purpose:

  • To categorize neck disorders implicated in headache causation.
  • To identify features suggestive of a cervical origin for headaches.

Summary:

  • Neck disorders causing headaches are divided into two groups: those with demonstrable lesions (e.g., craniovertebral junction disorders, arthritis, arterial dissection) and those with less clear or banal pathology (e.g., whiplash, cervicogenic headache).
  • Features suggesting cervical headache origin include abrupt onset after head movement, unilateral occipital pain, reproduction by neck movement, abnormal head/neck posture, limited cervical spine motion, abnormal craniovertebral junction mobility, and neurological signs.

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Impact:

  • Provides a framework for understanding the spectrum of neck-related headaches.
  • Aids clinicians in diagnosing headaches by highlighting specific cervical indicators.
  • Informs differential diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients presenting with headache and neck pain.