neck pain causing headaches? - Headaches & Migraines Message Board

sar_nicky · 07-11-2006, 10:02 AM

Can a strained neck muscle cause headaches. I went to the Dr. yesterday for neck stiffness and pain and was perscribed a muscle relaxer (flexeril ) and ibuprofen. I had x-rays but don't have the results. The headaches seem to start towards the back of my head and go forward to the top of my head. thanks for the help !

paulnyc · 07-12-2006, 06:52 AM

flexeril will do wonders for you

meems · 07-12-2006, 07:19 AM

I hated how flexeril made me feel, I prefer skelaxin..I can function on it without feeling all depressed...but honestly neither would completely stop the pain. To answer your question, absolutely your neck can cause the headaches! I've been doing it for 20 years now..my Dr. is a D.O., he gives me adjustments & that helps MUCH more than any medication does.

ofacto · 07-12-2006, 12:54 PM

The answer is a big fat yes. After a long drive, I will get the worst headaches cause my neck was not getting enough support while I was driving. Sometimes I think I should just wear neck brace to avoid it while driving (but that would probably look funny).

crushme · 07-13-2006, 08:55 PM

Yes, I recently have been going through PT for whiplash, TMJ, head, neck and shoulder pains. Recently started migraine and headaches meds regigm. No muscle relaxer though.