All ConditionsNeck & Head
Neck Pain & Chronic Headaches
Stiff neck, pain spreading into the shoulders or arms, and persistent headaches that start at the back of the head.
Overview
Neck pain and cervicogenic headaches often occur together. Tension or injury in the cervical spine can refer pain up into the skull, producing headaches that feel similar to migraines but originate from the neck structures.
Common Symptoms
- Constant ache or stiffness turning your neck
- Headaches starting at the base of the skull
- Tingling or aching into the shoulders or arms
- Discomfort after computer work, driving, or whiplash
Common Causes
- Cervical disc herniation or foraminal stenosis
- Facet joint arthritis in the upper cervical vertebrae
- Whiplash injury from road traffic or sports accidents
- Prolonged desk or screen posture straining neck muscles
- Occipital neuralgia — irritation of the occipital nerves
Our Treatment Approach
- Cervical medial branch nerve blocks to pinpoint facet pain
- Radiofrequency neurotomy for lasting facet joint relief
- Greater and lesser occipital nerve injections for headaches
- Trigger-point injections for tight cervical muscles
- Postural correction and structured physiotherapy
When to Seek Help
Seek prompt assessment if neck pain follows trauma, if you experience severe headache of sudden onset, vision changes, or arm weakness.