http://www1.udel.edu/PT/PT%20Clinical%20Services/journalclub/caserounds/02_03/apr03/Watson.pdf
Some really interesting "nuggets" in this research article-
Cervical Headache: An Investigation of Natural Head Posture and Upper Cervical Flexor Muscle Performance by Dean Watson, Patricia Trott
"Lack of deep neck flexor strength and endurance is highly correlated with headaches/migraines."
It's important to note that I've found with patients they must improve their segmental limitation first and then stabilize the new range for best results.
"Of headache sufferers- 33% had nausea, 24% had vertigo, over half had visual disturbances.
It's not uncommon for my patients to believe these bizarre symptoms are completely unrelated to their neck issues- when as seen in this research article, it's not uncommon for these symptoms to be linked to their core neck problem.
53% of headache suffers also reported upper cervical pain.
Altered upper cervical (neck) motion in headache sufferers was significantly more likely than with non-headache sufferers."
This is my specialty treating people that suffer many of these symptoms- nausea, vertigo, visual disturbances, as well as- limited neck motion and pain, because these symptoms are often related to neck dysfunction.
"50% of headache sufferers reported headaches upon waking"
This is often linked to individuals suffering from neck instability issues that are sleeping in poor positions at night. I see this in most patients- and they are unaware of how to improve and maintain their sleep positioning throughout the night.
"73% reported increased headaches with increased emotional stress."
My paper cut doesn't hurt as much as your paper cut. We all hurt differently. It doesn't have to take a serious neck issue to cause serious pain. If your nervous system is feeling overwhelmed, it will take much longer to ease your pain. Starting with techniques to down-regulate your nervous system is always a priority to progress faster with your recovery.
Cervical Headache: An Investigation of Natural Head Posture and Upper Cervical Flexor Muscle Performance by Dean Watson, Patricia Trott
"Lack of deep neck flexor strength and endurance is highly correlated with headaches/migraines."
It's important to note that I've found with patients they must improve their segmental limitation first and then stabilize the new range for best results.
"Of headache sufferers- 33% had nausea, 24% had vertigo, over half had visual disturbances.
It's not uncommon for my patients to believe these bizarre symptoms are completely unrelated to their neck issues- when as seen in this research article, it's not uncommon for these symptoms to be linked to their core neck problem.
53% of headache suffers also reported upper cervical pain.
Altered upper cervical (neck) motion in headache sufferers was significantly more likely than with non-headache sufferers."
This is my specialty treating people that suffer many of these symptoms- nausea, vertigo, visual disturbances, as well as- limited neck motion and pain, because these symptoms are often related to neck dysfunction.
"50% of headache sufferers reported headaches upon waking"
This is often linked to individuals suffering from neck instability issues that are sleeping in poor positions at night. I see this in most patients- and they are unaware of how to improve and maintain their sleep positioning throughout the night.
"73% reported increased headaches with increased emotional stress."
My paper cut doesn't hurt as much as your paper cut. We all hurt differently. It doesn't have to take a serious neck issue to cause serious pain. If your nervous system is feeling overwhelmed, it will take much longer to ease your pain. Starting with techniques to down-regulate your nervous system is always a priority to progress faster with your recovery.
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