Are You Suffering From Cervicogenic Headaches?
Do you have a headache that has been bothering you but you just can’t find the source for it? Headaches are a common occurrence for some people and they can originate from a number of sources. But did you know that headaches can also originate from the upper part of the neck? They are called Cervicogenic Headaches or Cervical Headaches. In this blog lets discuss the main signs that indicate that you are suffering from Cervicogenic Headaches.
 
Cervicogenic headaches can be caused by excessive stresses placed on the upper cervical spine. This could be due to trauma, whiplash injuries, degeneration of the cervical spine such as cervical spondylosis or bad posture such as a forward head posture or improper sleeping posture.
 
Watch this video for more details on how cervicogenic headaches occur:
 
 
Here are five ways to know if you have a cervicogenic headache:
 
#1. A typical pattern of cervicogenic headaches is the dull achy pain that originate in the neck and radiates up into the side of the head, behind the ears or even into the front of the head or the eyes. The nerves that exit from the sides of the upper to mid cervical vertebras supply the head . When these nerves are irritated it can manifest as pain in the head. 
 
#2. The headache is usually accompanied by a stiffness in the neck. However, if you have had stiffness for a long time you may not feel it till you firmly touch or apply mild pressure to the neck muscles. 
 
#3. Cervical headaches are one sided and do not shift from side to side. When the nerves are sending the pain signals into one side of the head, the headache stays on that particular side. This is unlike a tension type of headache which is usually across the forehead and more diffuse or a migraine which is a pounding pain over the whole head. 
 
#4. Pain from cervicogenic headaches is usually aggravated by certain neck movements and relieved by massaging the neck muscles. There can be a loss of range on certain movements. This is not seen in other types of headaches. 
 
#5. Cervicogenic headaches can be associated with double vision, fainting, nausea and vomiting. These features are similar to a migraine headache but a distinguishing feature is the light sensitivity that is present in migraine headaches. 
 
 
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Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach & Certified Posture Expert

I help mums of young kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage back, neck, and nerve pain, even with low energy, brain fog, and little time to spare. My proven system delivers real relief without stealing hours from your already packed day. The result? More productive professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can be fully present with their kids, instead of being sidelined by pain.



My passion comes from personal experience. I’ve been where you are: in pain, overwhelmed, and exhausted. After two pregnancies in three years, juggling my kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was stuck in a constant cycle of back and nerve pain. The physical load of motherhood added strain to my spine and joints. Meanwhile, adrenal fatigue left me drained, even after 10–12 hours of sleep.

Everyday tasks became a struggle. I was forgetful, foggy, and low on energy. Even as a trained physiotherapist and posture expert, I couldn’t escape my own pain. I stood all day at work, spent evenings on the laptop, rocked my kids to sleep, sat through endless meetings, traveled frequently ... I’ve been through it all.

I kept my pain hidden at work, afraid to speak up. I felt like a fraud, someone who coached others on relief strategies but couldn’t find relief herself. I loved my job and my children, but I couldn’t give 100% to either. Pain was holding me back.

One New Year, I made a resolution: to get healthy, not just fix pain, fatigue, or weight. I focused on reducing inflammation, healing my adrenal fatigue, and reclaiming my energy. Slowly but surely, the pain faded. I lost weight, my brain fog cleared, and my energy skyrocketed. Today, my pain is nearly gone. I feel stronger, clearer, and more in control than I have in years.
And now, I want that for you.

I combine professional expertise with lived experience to support other mums like me, those with young kids, high-stress jobs, and no time for complicated health programs. I’ve helped hundreds of women reduce spinal and joint pain, lift their energy, and clear the mental fog that holds them back.

If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. I got you, mommy!

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