Hemicrania Continua and Cervicogenic (neck-related) Headache – Are They The Same Condition?
Interesting to note a case study reporting that the head pain of a patient suffering hemicrania continua was temporarily reproduced and resolved by neck movements and later by blocking or injecting the greater occipital nerve. These two features are key diagnostic signs of cervicogenic or neck related headache and indeed this respected researcher concludes this.
Cheers
Dean
Consultant Headache and Migraine Physiotherapist; Adjunct Lecturer, Masters Program, School of Physiotherapy, University of South Australia; PhD Candidate, Murdoch University, Western Australia
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References:
(Rothbart P. Unilateral Headache with Features of Hemicrania Continua and Cervicogenic Headache – A Case Report. Headache 1992;(32)9;459-60)
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