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Headaches may be caused by stress, eyestrain, fatigue, or trauma \u2013 but whatever the cause, they are miserable to have to live with. Sometimes, however, the answer to stopping a headache in its tracks is isolating what is actually causing the pain. However, cervicogenic headaches are caused by an entirely different set of problems, dealing with the nerves, bones, or muscles in your neck. Although the pain shows up in your head, the source of your pain is not there at all, but is instead \u201creferred pain\u201d from another part of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cervicogenic headaches<\/a> are rooted in the cervical spine, neck, or base of the skull. Because they often feel like migraines, they can often be misdiagnosed. But a migraine originates in the brain, and is an entirely different ailment. Knowing which is which can allow you to more successfully alleviate the pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of a Cervicogenic Headache<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because cervicogenic headaches (CH) originate in the neck, they often occur when you move your neck too quickly, or if your neck has been in the same position for a long time, such as after a long drive. CH pain may manifest as a pain in the side of your head or face, a steady pain which does not throb, increased pain when you cough or sneeze, pain lasting for days, or a stiff neck with limited range of motion. You may also experience pain that remains and reoccurs in one spot, like over the same eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may also feel similar symptoms to classic migraines, such as nausea, sensitivity to bright light or sounds, or blurry vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What <\/strong>Causes a CH Headache?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no one cause for CH. you may experience these types of headaches if you have problems with<\/p>\n\n\n\n