Headache Relief With One Easy Exercise

Step 1- Cervical Retraction

Headache Series

Your headache could actually be coming from your neck. It’s what is known as a cervicogenic headache.

What Is A Cervicogenic Headache

A cervicogenic headache is specifically when your upper cervical spine – your neck –sends pain into your head. These headaches can begin rapidly with an injury or can develop over time from prolonged poor posture, degenerative arthritis, or decreased cervical muscle strength or length.

The workplace is a major culprit, specifically with jobs that require repetitive head movements, frequent heavy lifting, or prolonged sitting postures at a desk or computer screen.  Many of these factors can be seen at home, as well, with the heavy lifting of yardwork, bending and reaching into cabinets, or simply sitting with poor posture while watching television.  Even sleeping can put your neck in a poor position and create a headache.

These headaches can be reduced, eliminated, or prevented with physical therapy exercises at home. Learn how to do a cervical Retraction to relieve pain and strengthen your neck. This is the first step in getting relief from headaches stemming from the neck.

Benefits Of Cervical Retraction

• Better alignment of the spine

• Improvements in blood circulation and overall sense of wellbeing

• Increased mobility and flexibility

• Reduced pain and stiffness

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