‘Cervicogenic Headache’: An Intellectual Straitjacket?
‘Cervicogenic Headache’: An Intellectual Straitjacket? Introduction The assertion that cervical afferents are not causative in migraine, despite the enigmatic nature of the condition, reflects a
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The ‘Dual Personality’ of Migraine
Introduction Migraine is a prevalent neurological condition that not only disrupts lives but also presents significant challenges in medical management. Understanding the pathophysiology of migraines,
Side-locked Unilaterality: Cervicogenic or Another Secondary Headache?
Side-locked unilateral head pain is a key diagnostic criterion of Cervicogenic Headache (CGH). However, while this presentation characterises CGH, it is not confirmatory. There are
Alternating Unilateral Head Pain: The Elephant in the Room
Indeed, this is the elephant in the room! A key diagnostic criterion for CGH is side-locked unilateral head pain, i.e. head pain always occurs
Cervicogenic Headache: Always the Bridesmaid, Never the Bride
Introduction: This article summarises the medical model’s contemporary perspective of Cervicogenic Headache (CGH) and discusses some factors contributing to the reported low prevalence of CGH.
C2-3 The Most Common Source Of Headache
Headache Was Alleviated In 75 Percent of Patients Analysing diagnostic blocks in 166 patients fulfilling diagnostic criteria for Cervicogenic Headache I have been consulting exclusively