As an executive mom juggling work, home, and everything in between, your headaches might feel like just another symptom of your overloaded schedule. It’s easy to chalk them up to stress, screen time, or lack of sleep, and yes, all those things play a role. But if your headaches are becoming more frequent or more intense, you might be blaming the wrong culprit. Lets discuss more in this blog.
Many women like you are silently suffering from cervicogenic headaches, headaches that actually start in the neck. Here’s how to tell if this could be your missing link:
The Pain Might Be Starting Lower Than You Think:
Cervicogenic headaches often feel just like tension headaches or migraines. But instead of originating in the brain, they begin with dysfunction or tension in the upper cervical spine, right at the base of your neck.
Clues to Watch For:
- Pain that starts in the neck and radiates to the head
- Reduced neck mobility (it feels tight to turn or tilt)
- Tenderness at the base of the skull
Watch this video to learn more about Cervicogenic headaches and 3 easy tips to manage them:
Desk Work Might Be the Real Trigger:
If your headaches often hit mid-day or after long sessions at your laptop, your poor posture could be to blame. Forward head posture and rounded shoulders place extra stress on your neck muscles, leading to inflammation, tightness, and pain that travels upward.
Small Shift That Helps:
Adjust your screen to eye level, and check that your ears are aligned over your shoulders throughout the day.
You Might Be Missing the Real Solution:
Painkillers and hydration may offer temporary relief, but they don’t address the root of cervicogenic headaches. To truly break the cycle, you need to retrain posture, release neck tension, and restore functional movement, all of which are completely doable, even in your busy life.
The Better Way:
If you’ve been blaming hormones, eye strain, or stress alone and you’re still hurting, it’s time to explore a different path. You don’t need to live with constant headaches. Relief is possible, and it doesn’t involve adding another overwhelming wellness routine to your plate.
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