03/06/2026
🤕 Is your headache actually coming from your neck?
Not all headaches are migraines.
If your pain:
• Starts in your neck
• Spreads up the back of your head
• Sits behind one eye
• Gets worse after long hours at a computer
• Increases with neck movement
…it could be a cervicogenic headache.
Your upper neck shares nerve pathways with your head. When joints or muscles become stiff or irritated (hello posture + screen time 👩💻), they can refer pain upward.
The key?
If the source is mechanical, medication may only mask it.
Physical therapy focuses on correcting the root cause - restoring mobility, improving posture, and reducing muscle tension for longer-lasting relief.
If you’ve been treating the headache but not the neck, it might be time to look deeper. Request your appointment today! https://totalmotionpt.net/request-physical-therapy-appointment/?utm_source=pes_custom&utm_medium=social