Cervicogenic headache is when the problem in the neck leads to referred pain up the head unilaterally. Some of the common causes are linked to problems with nerves, bones, muscles: Whiplash injury Strained or sprained neck Poor forward head posture Poor ergonomics Disc bulges leading to a pinched nerve Arthritis/degenerative disc disease Fractures Types of
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Top 5 Misconceptions of Physical Therapy By Phil Piserchia, PTA 1) Myth:Going to Physical therapy will hurt. Truth: Although you might experience minimal pain or discomfort at the beginning of your treatment, the main goal of physical therapy is to minimize pain and discomfort. A good physical therapist will work within your pain threshold to
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Have you ever experienced neck pain in which you do not know the cause of? This is called non-specific neck pain and is defined as pain in the cervical region that occurs without a direct injury or underlying condition such as a herniation, stenosis, or arthritis. This type of pain is a common health problem
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