Can neck pain cause a severe headache?
Just wondering if neck pain can cause a severe headache? I have had a headache for a week now and my neck is killing me.....I fell on the ice 2 weeks ago and think I might have given myself wiplash ?!?! I am scared my headache is something more serious....I wake up without one but once I start to move around and stuff it gets so bad I have to lay down.. Any suggestions? Do you think it is my neck causing me these problems?
Can neck and shoulder pains cause headaches?
Absolutely. As you can imagine, neck is what connects your head to your body. So, if you have neck pain (or shoulder pain), the high chance is you'll suffer from headache too. All these little muscles and tendons in your shoulders and neck not only support your head but also help your spine be healthy.If muscles work bad, spine puts pressure on them and on veins and blood vessels. So, you can begin to have a serious headache - either from getting not enough oxygen or from having neurons in your muscles and other tissues squished by vertebrae.If you have headaches and your neck or shoulders hurt too much, visit a doctor. You need a good physical therapist or chiropractor or maybe acupuncturist. In any case, it may be serious. I would definitely go to a PT clinic if I were you.
What are the causes for ear ache, headache and neck pain?
Do not want to scare you, but if its there for over a few weeks, whether intermittent or consistent, consult your doctor, and get a brain MRI / CT scan done please.
Do cluster headaches cause neck pain or do they only affect the head?
For me, yes. The same side as the headache, right on the bony knob at the bottom of my head and top of neck, which would radiate straight down after a little while. I always tended to scrunch up that side of my neck because of the pain there. But really, it was secondary to to the much more severe pain in my head and eye.
Stiff neck.. eye pain.. headaches :(?
ok i need some serious opinions.. ive been dealing with this for many months.. i have been havng stiff neck.. eye pressure pain.. and headaches that come after the eye pain.. ive been to the dentist.. the allergist doctors.. family doctor.. ear nose throat doctor.. chiropractor... my cardiologist.. and eye doctor and a few others.. i have tried to cover each and every angle but still no luck.. the symptoms come during any point of the day and can last all day long.. ibruprofen doesnt do a thing.. light sometimes hurt.. hurts to push and touch my eyelids.. it makes me tired and lose my appetite.. i have lost nearly 10 pounds in the last few months cause of eating less.. whats ur opinions?
Can a toothache cause neck pain?
Do you know that the toothache once occur, is not only associated with teeth; as many other related parts also gets affected by the inflammation and vice versa.A tooth ache is actually indicated as an infection in the cavity inside the gums or the tooth. The important cause of tooth decay is a sticky film of saliva, food debris and bacteria which gets deposited on the teeth slowly with time.One of the important disorders which is said to be the cause of tooth ache is Temporomandibular Joint disorder which is said to be an inflammation of joints which are connected to skull or the jaw. This condition is very much painful and it makes the person unable to talk, eat or even breath properly. The nerve connections bound in the teeth cavities is what makes the ache painful and these nerve connections are laid out to many parts such as jaws, neck and even spinal cord itself.
Bad headache and neck pain, help?
You have tight neck muscles causing your pains. The neck muscles go to the top of your head where they connect to muscles going around your head. When the neck muscles get tight they pull the head muscles into pain and that's your headache. The pain on the back of your head is right off the muscles themselves. The nerves for your eyes go to the back of your head passing next to the neck muscles. When the muscles are tight they can press into the nerves to cause pains on the back of your eyes. More pressure will cause the pupils to dilate to make you sensitive to light. The tight neck muscles are pressing into your throat with enough pressure to cause the problems you have there. When the neck muscles are tight they are restricting the blood flow out of your head and it backs up into your head giving you all that extra pressure you are feeling there. To get rid of these problems you have to free up your neck muscles and here's how to do that: Neck Put your hands alongside your head so your thumbs are on the front of the muscle under your ear and your fingers are on the back of the muscle behind your neck. Squeeze your thumb and fingers together and hold. Relax your body. After about 30 to 45 seconds, when you don’t feel the muscles releasing any longer, slowly lower your head as far as you can, release the pressure but hold your neck lowered for another 30 seconds. repeat if needed. For best results relax your body first by taking a deep breath and exhaling then remain this relaxed.
What is the best pain killer for headache and neck pain?
I would really recommend not to ask for medical advice from random strangers on the internet. Instead, give your doctor a call.Overall, paracetamol and NSAIDs in normal doses are relatively harmless, but they have some contraindications. We don't know if you have any of these… Similarly, we don't know why you may have these pains. Different causes can have different treatments. In some cases, painkillers are fine, in other the pain can be caused by underlying conditions.So give your doctor a call, and ask for recommendation from him/her.
Where is the boundary between neck pain and a headache?
A neck pain is usually a muscle pain. It can easily be remedied by physical therapy.A headache is usually a pain of the nerve. It is difficult to cure a headache by physical therapy.
I have severe upper neck pain with a headache and nausea. What can I do to relive my symptoms?
It all started after I fell asleep in the car and kinked my neck. Now I can’t hold my neck up for more then 5 min with out getting a penalizing headache and getting sick to my stomach. If I’m still it will go away but comes back as soon as I start moving....help what can I do?