Frequent Headaches? Neck Strain Could Be the Culprit!
February 23, 2010 by Back & Neck Pain Resources
Filed under Neck Pain Conditions
Do you find yourself reaching for a bottle of aspirin day after day? Headaches are one of the most common aches of people everywhere. They can be caused by a plethora of things. Having headaches might mean eyestrain from prolonged computer use, astigmatism, fever, or even an injury.
However, there is one commonly overlooked reason for headaches- neck strain. You should know that an aching neck can contribute to headaches.
If you fall into one of the following categories, you should know you’re at risk for neck strain:
1. You Spend a Long Time Staring at a Computer Monitor
People who work with computers are prone to neck strain. This is because of the position of the monitor in relation to your head. Many offices set up their computer monitors either too high or too low, which puts strain on your neck.
If you find yourself having to tilt your head back or forward to be able to see the monitor clearly, then you may be placing additional pressure on your neck muscles which can lead to the headaches.
The Back Joy Core can help prevent this by keeping your spine properly aligned while you sit at your desk, reducing any strain on your neck or back. And, the Back Joy Core is small and light, so you can bring it with you no matter where you go.
2. You Participate in Athletic Events or Do Strenuous Exercise
Another group of people who suffer from neck and muscle strain are the people who enjoy playing sports or working out strenuously. Either of these activities presents the potential for a tweaked neck.
3. You Sleep In an Awkward Position
If you wake up to find that you suddenly have a headache, try remembering what position you slept in. A common cause of neck pain is a prolonged awkward head position.
To combat this, I suggest using the Backsaver Dream Pillow, or another ergonomic pillow.
If you fall into any of the previous categories, you could be suffering from headaches due to neck strain. These types of headaches are typically referred to as tension headaches.
Tension headaches are usually caused by muscle discomforts. Because of that, treating just the headache isn’t sufficient, as you’re only treating the symptom and not the cause. You should search for remedies to your muscle strain if you want to avoid these headaches. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available for people who suffer from neck strain.
If you don’t think neck strain is the culprit, you should try Dr. Wiley’s Mastering Migraines, which promises to have you migraine free in 21 days or less.
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I am a Chiropractor in Reno, Nevada and I treat patients that suffer from Migraine and Tension (Stress) Headaches on a daily basis. My favorite quote is “your headache is not caused by a lack of asprin in the blood stream,” I am not exactly sure where I heard this quote, but it makes a lot of sense if you think about it. Headaches are typically a structural problem (muscle tension, vertebrae out of alignment, blood vessels over constricting/dialating) therefor to be corrected you must address the true cause of the pain. This is what a chiropractor does. First we diagnose your type of headache then we provide you treatment options on ways to fix your problem without having to cover up the pain with medications. Chiropractic doesn’t cure every type of headache (usually less relief for sinus headaches), but if your headache is causes by a vertabrae that is out of place or by a group of muscles that are overly tense there is a good chance we can help you with your problem. Hope this helps.