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Writer's pictureJulian Simpson

The Surprising Link Between Bad Posture and Headaches

Updated: Jan 16

The Surprising Link Between Bad Posture and Headaches


The relationship between neck pain and migraine can be explained by central sensitization of the trigeminocervical complex.


New research shows patients who had lower flexor muscle strength and higher extensor muscle strength were more likely to have migraines


This means that patients with a forward head posture are more likely to experience migraine headaches




Reference

Extensor/flexor ratio of neck muscle strength and electromyographic activity of individuals with migraine: a cross-sectional study.


Emerging evidence of occipital nerve compression in unremitting head and neck pain

The Journal of Headache and Pain volume 20, Article number: 76 (2019)

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