Guide To Preventing And Treating A Cervicogenic Headache

Use The Proper Pillow

One way to help prevent and treat cervicogenic headaches is to use the proper pillow. How individuals sleep at night affects how they feel, and their neck can benefit from using the appropriate pillow. Of course, this is highly dependent on what makes individuals sleep well, but patients can speak to a doctor about what kind of support they need. An old pillow that’s gone flat can cause some neck pain. A new pillow that’s too big or too fluffy for the way an individual sleeps can elevate their head too much and cause pain. A pillow that’s properly fitted for an individual's body type, size, and shape can help them sleep well, but it can also help prevent some of the tension that builds up in their neck and causes pain. An individual's neck should not bend forward when they sleep, so a neck brace is another item they can use to help them sleep well.