Pain & Recovery
Headache Research Review
- headaches
- migraine
- cervicogenic
Pain & Recovery
Headache Research Review
The evidence for conservative care in tension-type headache and cervicogenic headache.
Not all headaches are the same. Cervicogenic headache, tension-type headache, and migraine each have their own patterns and their own evidence base for conservative care.
Headache is one of the most common reasons people seek care. Understanding the type of headache helps set expectations for what conservative care can — and cannot — do.
Cervicogenic headache
Cervicogenic headache originates from the upper cervical spine and often responds well to manual therapy, exercise, and postural work.
Tension-type headache
Tension-type headache is influenced by posture, sleep, stress, and muscle tension. Conservative care that addresses these inputs is generally supported.
Note
Migraine is different
Migraine is a neurologic condition managed primarily by physicians. Conservative care can be one supportive input, not a replacement for medical care.
This article is general education, not personal medical advice. If your symptoms include any red-flag signs, seek prompt medical evaluation.
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