Try to imagine the muscles that attach to the neck as guide ropes on a marquee. The muscles at the back , at the sides , and at the front make up the main pillar that runs through the middle. The spine, as well as the muscles on either side and those surrounding it, will be put under stress as a result of either tightness or weakness.
The pressure and trigger points in the neck muscles can cause a lot of the aggravation and pain with the neck muscles’ attaching to the joints, in this case the spine, it is important not to ignore. Poor posture, which can be caused by driving, working at a desk or laptop or watching tv on the sofa, are some of the reasons people have neck problems.
A stiff neck can sometimes cause a headache and we often find both neck pain and headaches are frequently mentioned together at an appointment.
A lot of issues with the neck can irritate, strain, or compress the nerves in the neck, which in turn can lead to headaches. In other instances, your headache may be brought on by a medical issue like a pinched nerve or a herniated cervical disk.
