DISC INJURY CAUSES CHRONIC HEADACHE- Premier Alternative Health

There are cases in which traumatic injuries causes head pain without evidence of disc herniation or nerve root impingement.  How does a chronic headache develop from a neck injury?  The term cervicogenic headache describes a headache that is caused by structures in the neck.  It is well established that intervertebral discs are innervated due to the recurrent meningeal nerve.  Schofferman et al (2002) report that a single trauma can cause tears in the annulus fibrosis “which can lead to mechanical stimulation of annular nociceptors. In the middle and lower cervical spine, these structural problems can cause neck pain. In the upper cervical spine, they can cause headache.” When evaluating traumatic injuries, it is important to consider cervical sources of chronic headache in structures other than a herniated disc and the nerve root.  If you suffer from injuries from a car accident a fall or a sports injury, the proper evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment plan are imperative. Be evaluated by a chiropractor in colorado springs that has the proper training to deal with difficult cases. 


 

 

Premier Alternative Health Center

Dr. Sean Billings DC, FIAMA, CCSP

473-0399

107 N Union Blvd

Colorado Springs, CO 80909

There are cases in which traumatic injuries causes head pain without evidence of disc herniation or nerve root impingement.  How does a chronic headache develop from a neck injury?  The term cervicogenic headache describes a headache that is caused by structures in the neck.  It is well established that intervertebral discs are innervated due to the recurrent meningeal nerve.  Schofferman et al (2002) report that a single trauma can cause tears in the annulus fibrosis “which can lead to mechanical stimulation of annular nociceptors. In the middle and lower cervical spine, these structural problems can cause neck pain. In the upper cervical spine, they can cause headache.” When evaluating traumatic injuries, it is important to consider cervical sources of chronic headache in structures other than a herniated disc and the nerve root.  If you suffer from injuries from a car accident a fall or a sports injury, the proper evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment plan are imperative. Be evaluated by a chiropractor in colorado springs that has the proper training to deal with difficult cases. 


 

 

Premier Alternative Health Center

Dr. Sean Billings DC, FIAMA, CCSP

473-0399

107 N Union Blvd

Colorado Springs, CO 80909

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