Diagnostic imaging can display lesions of the cervical spine or soft tissue of the neck that can be indicative of a cervicogenic headache.
[3] When being evaluated for cervicogenic headaches, it is important to rule out a history of migraines and traumatic brain injuries.
[citation needed] Studies show that combining interventions such as moist heat applied to the area of pain, spinal and cervical manipulations, and neck massages all help reduce or relieve symptoms.
It is recommended to seek assistance from trained health professionals, such as physical therapists, who can teach proper techniques and doses of exercise.
The patient can also perform self-snag mobilization that can help relieve the pain along with cervico-scapular exercises to treat CGH.