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Herniated Disc In Cervical Spine
Health Encyclopedia: Headaches: Tension Treatment
Treatment
In cases where abnormalities or injuries in the cervical spine (the spinal bones in the neck) cause headaches, a cervical epidural nerve block may be beneficial in treating and preventing further pain. This procedure involves injecting small amounts of a corticosteroid and anesthetic into spaces between the vertebrae in the neck to block the nerves. Some patients have reported significant pain relief from this procedure.
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...or driving daily for long periods), arthritis, injuries of the upper spine, or abnormalities in the cervical spine (the spinal bones in the neck). Whiplash injuries involve the neck and can cause... Read more »Headaches: Tension: Causes
...or driving daily for long periods), arthritis, injuries of the upper spine, or abnormalities in the cervical spine (the spinal bones in the neck). Whiplash injuries involve the neck and can cause... Read more »Images
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