Neck & Headaches Q&A
We answer your questions about neck pain and headaches
Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions about neck pain and headaches
My arm goes numb, starting from my neck
What causes arm numbness that begins in the neck
There are so many kinds of headaches — which one is mine?
Telling the different headache types apart and their causes
My headache starts at the back of my neck
Causes and treatment of cervicogenic headache
My neck hurts and I feel dizzy
The link between neck pain and dizziness
My neck is stiff in the morning
What causes a stiff neck in the morning
The ache spreads from my neck to my shoulder
Pain that travels from the neck into the shoulder
My neck hurts when I use the computer
Neck pain caused by working at a computer
I work at a desk — how do I prevent neck pain?
How office workers can prevent neck pain
Can forward head posture be corrected?
Whether forward head posture can be fixed, and how
What kind of pillow should I use?
Choosing a pillow that’s good for your neck
Brain Fog — When You Can’t Focus and Your Mind Feels Cloudy
How neck and shoulder tension affects cerebral blood flow and the autonomic nervous system
I can’t focus and my mind feels foggy — what is brain fog?
Definition, symptom checklist, and main causes of brain fog
My neck is stiff — why can’t I think straight?
Cervicogenic brain fog: three pathways — blood flow, autonomic nerves, neurotransmitters
I’m in menopause and my thinking has slowed down
Brain fog from estrogen decline combined with neck tension
Why does my mind go blank in the evening after a day at the computer?
How accumulated muscle fatigue reduces cerebral blood flow by end of day
Does long-term pain make your mind foggy too?
Chronic pain and central sensitization — the pain-sleep-cognition vicious cycle
Why treat brain fog at a pain clinic?
Normal neurology and internal medicine results — a guide to finding the right specialist
Menopause & Women’s Health
Symptoms tied to neck and shoulder tension after menopause
Why did anxiety and panic attacks start after menopause?
Tight neck muscles compress the vagus nerve and trigger autonomic dysfunction
How does neck and shoulder tension affect the autonomic nervous system?
Symptoms and treatment of cervicovagopathy
What’s the real cause of menopausal insomnia?
The vicious cycle of sleep, pain, and anxiety, and the role of myofascial tension
Are menopausal headaches related to the neck muscles?
Cervicogenic headache and referred pain through the trigeminocervical complex
Why is myofascial release effective for menopausal symptoms?
Restoring the nervous system, with benefits proven in clinical research
I’m in menopause and my thinking has slowed down
Brain fog from estrogen decline combined with neck tension
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