Can Tight Neck Muscles Cause Cervicogenic Headaches?
As an executive mum balancing a high-stress job and managing a busy household, headaches may seem like just another challenge in your already packed day. But did you know that those persistent headaches could be linked to tight neck muscles? If you're already dealing with back, neck, and nerve pain along with brain fog and fatigue, understanding this connection can be key to better pain management and overall well-being. In this blog, we will explore how tight neck muscles can lead to headaches and what that means for you as an executive mum.

Tight neck muscles can cause headaches. known as Cervicogenic Headaches. The muscles in your neck, particularly the suboccipital muscles at the base of your skull, can become tight due to poor posture, stress, orlong hours spent sitting or standing at a desk. When these muscles are strained or tense due to a spasm, they can put pressure on nearby nerves, leading to irritation or compression of the nerves, thereby giving rise to cervicogenic headaches.

For executive mums, the combination of long work hours at a desk, stress from high-pressure tasks, and constant multitasking can create the perfect environment for developing tight neck muscles. If you find yourself hunching over a laptop or straining your neck while looking at your phone, you are more likely to develop muscle tightness that triggers headaches.

Some if the common symptoms of a cervicogenic headache are: 
  • Pain that starts at the base of the skull and radiates to the forehead or behind the eyes.
  • Stiffness or tenderness in the neck when turning your head or bending forward.
  • Tension across the shoulders and upper back.
  • Throbbing or aching pain that intensifies after long periods of sitting or computer work.
Watch this video to learn more about Cervicogenic (Cervical) Headaches and its symptoms: 
 

As an executive mum, experiencing headaches can significantly impact your productivity and ability to manage your day. When headaches are triggered by tight neck muscles, it can contribute to feelings of exhaustion, brain fog, and even difficulty concentrating. Addressing this underlying cause can help you feel more energetic, focused, and capable of handling both work and home life without pain holding you back.


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MEET SWATI

 
Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach and a Certified Posture Expert. I use my proven system to help mums of younger kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage their back, neck, and nerve pains, despite low energy levels and brain fog. I do all this without taking away a big chunk of their time out of their already busy day. This enables them to be more productive and capable professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can focus on their kids instead of always being distracted by pain. 



My passion for helping executive mums stems from my own experiences. I have been in the same boat and understand the frustration and helplessness of being in constant pain or being afraid to engage in activities due to the fear of pain. After two pregnancies in the span of three years and juggling my two kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was constantly in pain. The weight gain from motherhood added extra stress to my already overburdened spine and joints. I was stuck in a vicious cycle of weight loss and spinal/nerve pain that I just couldn’t break free from.

On top of the physical pain, I also suffered from adrenal fatigue. I often felt exhausted, waking up groggy even after a full night’s (10 to 12 plus hours!) sleep, and struggled with low energy levels and brain fog. Simple tasks became challenging, and I found myself forgetting things and unable to think clearly. It was incredibly frustrating and made it even harder to balance my professional responsibilities and family life.

My work involved long hours of standing during the day, prolonged hours on the laptop in the evening, and lots of running around and rocking my kids to sleep in between. Despite my knowledge and expertise in pain relief, I still found myself unable to escape the constant daily pain and fatigue.

Sitting at a desk job from 9 to 5, or longer, plus endless meetings that seem to go on forever. The frequent traveling, the uncomfortable hotel pillows that make it impossible to get a good night’s sleep—I’ve experienced it all. I remember not being able to share my discomfort at work because I felt like an imposter, talking about pain relief strategies and focusing on work while I was not able to achieve it myself. I didn’t disclose the extent of my pain and forgetfulness to my colleagues for years. Even though I loved my kids and my job, I couldn’t give 100% to either. The discomfort held me back from reaching my full potential, making me feel guilty as a mum and less productive at work. I felt like I was constantly running on empty, unable to catch a break from the pain and exhaustion.

finally got fed up after years of trying and decided to make a New Year’s resolution to get ‘healthy’ instead of focusing solely on my pain, fatigue, forgetfulness, and weight loss. When I shifted my focus to getting healthier by reducing the inflammation in my body and addressing my adrenal fatigue, the pain started to decrease, my energy levels and focus improved, and the pounds started shedding off too! That, of course, meant a happier spine, nerves, joints, and a happier me! Today, my neck, back, and nerve pain are down to zero, my knee pain has reduced by 75%, my brain fog has reduced drastically and my energy levels are higher than ever. I realized that I had been focusing on the wrong solutions for over a decade!

Now, my mission is to share my knowledge of pain relief and managing adrenal fatigue along with my personal experience with other mums, especially those with younger kids who work in high-stress executive jobs. My goal is to help you find lasting relief, boost your energy, and reclaim your life, just as I did. 

If you can relate to all this, you are not alone. As a mum, I have been there and done that—momma, I got you! I’ve helped hundreds of mums in this situation over the years find their solution to manage spinal and joint pains, low energy levels, and brain fog that hold them back. This enables them to feel confidently in control and empowers them to cultivate that confidence and productivity at work and enjoy being with their kids, to be able to run around with them without the fear of injury or pain.

Are you ready for this journey? Ask me how if you are curious.

Let's DO THIS!
xx Swati
** Executive Mum Power Coach **

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