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Cervicogenic Headache:

Cervicogenic headaches start from tissues and structures located in the cervical spine or neck areas are called cervigogenic headache. It is one of the less common types of headaches. The pain from cervicogenic headache is caused by irritation of injury to the upper neck area. The pain is typically extremely constant, strong, however dull.



The eye region is the most common place of pain. The headache can be combined with nausea, vomiting, dizziness, ringing in the ears, and sensitivity to light and sound, which is similar to migraine headaches.