Implications of Cervical Spine Conditions on Post-Traumatic Headaches

Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is a common sequela following mild traumatic brain injury. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition toward the cervical spine and its structures as an identified contributor toward one's symptoms. In this article, we discuss various etiologies including the cervical facet joints, musculoligamentous structures, occipital nerves, and cervical discs, and how they may contribute to PTH. For each of these conditions, common clinical presentation, diagnosis, and therapeutic approaches are discussed.