Headaches from Neck Pain Specialists Eugene
Neck-driven headaches with stiffness and screen intolerance. PT restores mobility and deep neck strength to reduce flare-ups.
About Headaches from Neck Pain
Cervicogenic headaches are headaches driven by the neck, often paired with stiffness and upper back tension. Physical therapy uses targeted mobility and deep neck and shoulder blade strengthening to reduce headaches and improve daily tolerance.
Expected Recovery Window
Acute: 2–6 weeks. Chronic or recurrent: 6–10 weeks. Many improve within 1–3 visits when the driver is mechanical.
Related Symptoms with Headaches from Neck Pain
Common Symptoms
Headache that starts at the base of the skull and wraps to the temple or behind the eye; neck stiffness and reduced rotation; symptoms worse with prolonged screen time or driving; headache triggered by neck movement or pressure; associated shoulder tightness.
Common Causes
Sustained forward head posture; upper cervical joint stiffness or irritation; muscle tension in suboccipitals and upper traps; whiplash history; long hours at a desk; cycling or lifting positions that load the neck.
How We Treat Headaches from Neck Pain
We treat cervicogenic headaches with hands-on cervical and upper thoracic mobility work, plus strengthening for deep neck flexors and scapular stabilisers. We also address desk, sleep, and cycling posture so headaches do not keep returning.