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cervicogenic headache

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cervicogenic headache,
(in chiropractic) a condition in which headaches, particularly those classified as muscle tension headaches involving referred pain, are the result of cervical subluxations.


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Cervicogenic headaches occur because of problems within the neck included limited range of motion, shoulder problems or arm pain.
A study published recently in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT) suggests "spinal manipulation has a significant positive effect in cases of cervicogenic headache.
Some like Elavil for cervicogenic headache can ease spasms and help you get to sleep.
 
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