31/03/2026
A simple map of a complex pathway.
Upper cervical nerves and trigeminal nerves meet in the brainstem. When upper cervical tissues are irritated, the brain can feel it as head pain. Fix the source and the signal often settles.
*Mini research note: Trigeminocervical convergence is a well-described mechanism for neck-driven headache.
Learn the mechanism in plain language on our site.
https://www.platinumchiropractic.co.nz/chiropractor-auckland-articles/neck-pain-and-headaches