Cervicogenic Headache (CGH)

CGH usually begins as a dull ache in the neck and can radiate upwards along the back of the head, almost always affecting just one side.

Occipital Neuralgia

Occipital Neuralgia is characterized by sharp, painful, electric-shock-like sensations on the back of the head, neck, and ears.

Tension Headache

A tension headache is a common headache characterized by moderate to severe non-throbbing pain in the forehead, scalp, and neck.

Migraine headache

A migraine is a recurring headache that causes moderate to severe throbbing and pulsating pain on one side of the head. Neck pain commonly starts just before or during the migraine attack.

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) headache

TMJ headache is usually dull at the temples and around the TMJ and may begin to resemble an earache. Neck pain can also occur due to muscle fatigue or weakness in the TMJ.

Hemicrania continua

Hemicrania continua is a headache of unknown origin characterized by one-sided continuous headaches of moderate intensity. During severe exacerbations of the condition, the pain can spread to the neck, shoulder and/or area around the ear.

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