Ariyoshi Natali, Qian Emily, Abliz Rifat, Chen Qiliang
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38655, USA.
Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA.
J Anesth Transl Med. 2025 Mar;4(1):1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jatmed.2025.02.003.
Cervicogenic headache is a debilitating secondary headache condition that reduces the quality of life for many. Its etiology involves pathologies in one or more of the complex cervical structures, such as cervical muscles, ligaments, facet joints, intervertebral discs, and C1-3 nerve roots. Mainstream conservative treatments, such as medication and physical therapy, are designed to address these underlying pathologies. In addition, recent advancements in neurostimulation techniques can aid in treatment-resistant or intolerant cases. This narrative review aims to critically evaluate the current treatment options for cervicogenic headaches, with a special emphasis on the efficacy of novel neuromodulation techniques and identifying their strength and limitations in treating cervicogenic headaches.
颈源性头痛是一种使人衰弱的继发性头痛疾病,降低了许多人的生活质量。其病因涉及一个或多个复杂颈部结构的病变,如颈部肌肉、韧带、小关节、椎间盘和C1 - 3神经根。主流的保守治疗方法,如药物治疗和物理治疗,旨在解决这些潜在的病变。此外,神经刺激技术的最新进展有助于治疗抵抗或不耐受的病例。本叙述性综述旨在批判性地评估目前颈源性头痛的治疗选择,特别强调新型神经调节技术的疗效,并确定其在治疗颈源性头痛方面的优势和局限性。