Headache From the Neck: Physiotherapy in Brno
Headache that starts at the base of the skull and spreads to the forehead or behind the eye, and gets worse after hours at a screen? A large share of recurring headaches originate in the neck — and physiotherapy has solid evidence here.
Cervicogenic headache comes from the upper cervical spine, whose nerves are closely linked to those carrying sensation to the head. When the upper neck joints are overloaded or stiff and the surrounding muscles are tense, the brain registers it as a headache — even though the source is the neck.
How to tell it comes from the neck
- The pain starts at the back of the head or neck and spreads forward, usually on one side.
- It gets worse with neck movement or posture, and after long sitting at a computer or phone.
- It's accompanied by neck stiffness and reduced neck movement.
Migraine, tension, or from the neck?
These three common headache types are treated differently, so telling them apart matters. Migraine is throbbing, often one-sided, with nausea or light sensitivity. Tension headache is a dull, band-like pressure on both sides. Cervicogenic headache comes from the neck and is linked to its movement and stiffness. For the neck type, working with the cervical spine is the main route.
What helps
According to studies, manual and exercise therapy reduce the intensity and frequency of cervicogenic headache, both short and long term. A large review confirmed that strengthening and endurance exercise of the neck and shoulder-blade muscles works — while stretching alone does not. So it's not just about loosening the neck, but strengthening it to hold the head without overload.
Why treat it with me
- First I confirm the headache really comes from the neck and rule out other types.
- Manual therapy plus targeted strengthening of the deep neck muscles.
- Advice on posture and habits so tension doesn't return.
- 90 minutes for the initial examination.
- Rated 4.9 / 5 on Google from more than 70 reviews.
- English-speaking therapist in the centre of Brno.
Initial examination & pricing
Treatment starts with an initial diagnostic examination. In 90 minutes I assess the problem, identify the cause, and we set a plan.
Payment in cash or by bank transfer. No cooperation with insurance companies — this lets me devote enough time to each client.
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