The connection between the neck and the brain
The scrotum is not only a support brace but also a complex structure of joints, muscles and nerves, all of which are directly linked to the bottom of the skull.
When your posture is incorrect, the small muscles at the top of your neck become stiff and compress the nerves connecting to the scalp, says Dr Venkatesh Yeddula, Neurosurgery Specialist, CARE Hospital, Hyderabad (India). The brain then explained this stimulation as a headache. Therefore, even if you feel pain around the equator or behind the eyes, the main cause is often stiff neck joints or overworked neck muscles.
Current lifestyle increases the risk of neck headaches
The current lifestyle increases the risk of neck headaches because many people spend hours keeping their head bowed forward, increasing pressure on the cervical spine.
Every time the head is tilted 15 degrees forward, the pressure on the neck increases significantly, says Dr Yeddula. When you bend your head to look at your phone, your neck can endure the same amount of pressure as a small bowling ball all day. Add stress, lack of sleep and dehydration, these are factors that increase the risk of chronic neck headaches.
Symptoms of neck headaches
The pain starts from the back of the head or the upper neck, and can spread to one side, behind the ear or eyes.
Aesthetic, severe pain, unlike the sharp or beating sensation of migraine.
Accompanied by stiff neck, tight shoulders or mild dizziness.
The pain is reduced when rubbing the neck or changing posture, but painkillers are only effective temporarily.
How to overcome and prevent
Adjust your workplace: Place the screen at eye level, shoulders relaxed, ears in line with your shoulders. Small changes in academic performance can significantly relieve pain in a few weeks.
Strengthen your neck and upper back: Do chin bending, shoulder rotation, and sliding to stabilize deep muscles in your neck and upper back. Neck stretching helps temporarily relieve pain, but stabilizing the muscles helps prevent recurrence.
Short rest: Every 3040 minutes, stand up, rotate your shoulders and look around to prevent stiff neck muscles.
Manage stress and stay hydrated: Neck stiffness reflects systemic stress; exercise regularly, drink plenty of water and take a few minutes of relaxation every day to improve the condition.
When to find a doctor
If headaches become common, affect sleep, accompanied by dizziness, tingling of the arms or blurred vision, see a neurologist or neurologist. MRI or other imaging tests help rule out serious causes. However, in the majority of young people, the cause is due to posture and habits, not a structural disease.
