Migraine Headaches With Lump At The Back Of Neck Near Spine. Could It Be A Problem ?
Hi, I am a 49 year old woman, who has battled with migraine headaches for years. recently a fatty lump has appeared on the left back of my neck - near the spine . This seems to cause pressure in the head - I can feel pressure when I cough, as well as a different kind of pressure headache. The lump usually goes away after 2 days and having used anti-inflamatory spray on the area. I have an old neck injury. Could this be the problem? Do I need to X-Ray?
Tue, 26 Nov 2013
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist, Augustine Joseph's Response
The term Migraine headache you have used might be wrong in your case. It could be called us cervicogenic headache. Since you have a old neck injury you are prone for this. Please watch out for your neck posture, do sit slouched? Do you have a rounded shoulders? I feel you might be having myofascial triggers which are causing the problems and this is bcos of imbalanced muscles. You could take a Xray and you must also do the RIGHT exercises.
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Migraine Headaches With Lump At The Back Of Neck Near Spine. Could It Be A Problem ?
The term Migraine headache you have used might be wrong in your case. It could be called us cervicogenic headache. Since you have a old neck injury you are prone for this. Please watch out for your neck posture, do sit slouched? Do you have a rounded shoulders? I feel you might be having myofascial triggers which are causing the problems and this is bcos of imbalanced muscles. You could take a Xray and you must also do the RIGHT exercises.