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Why Does My Neck Hurt When I Wake Up? Common Causes of Morning Neck Pain
Have you ever woken up with a stiff, painful neck and immediately blamed your pillow or sleeping position?
You’re not alone.
While your sleeping position can certainly contribute to neck pain, it’s often only one piece of the puzzle.
At Gordon Physical Therapy, we frequently evaluate patients who assume they simply “slept wrong.” However, after a thorough examination, we often find that the irritation and muscle tension responsible for their morning pain actually began building throughout the previous day.
Understanding why this happens is the first step toward finding lasting relief.
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Tension Headache vs. Cervicogenic Headache: What’s the Difference?
Headaches are extremely common, but not all headaches have the same cause.
Two types of headaches that are often confused are tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches. Both can involve neck pain, muscle tightness, and discomfort around the head, but they are not exactly the same.
Understanding the difference matters because the most effective treatment depends on what is actually causing your symptoms.
How to Treat Achilles Tendon Pain: 5 Physical Therapist Tips That Actually Work
Dealing with pain around your feet and ankles can to really difficult to treat.
Unlike most body parts, like the shoulders and arms, you really can’t stop using for feet for any length of time. (Unless you’re in one of those zippy power chairs!)
This means that even if taking the stress off your feet for a day or two would give them time to heal, it just isn’t feasible.
So what do you do with this stubborn pain? Below are 5 tips that will help you turn the tables and start to ease your Achilles pain:
What Is a Cervicogenic Headache? Understanding Headaches That Originate From the Neck
Many people assume that all headaches originate from the head. However, some headaches actually begin in the neck.
One of the most common neck-related headaches is known as a cervicogenic headache. These headaches occur when structures within the neck—such as joints, muscles, nerves, or connective tissues—become irritated and refer pain into the head.
Because cervicogenic headaches often mimic other types of headaches, many people spend months or even years treating the wrong problem.
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