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Common Causes of Headache and Neck Pain
By M. A. Fulmar

Unfortunately, there are hosts of reasons for which you might be having headache and neck pain in conjunction with one another. This variety of causes makes it difficult to know just exactly what is causing the problem, which, naturally, makes treatment difficult. The sources range from anything as mild as tension in your upper back and neck muscles to something as serious as meningitis. For this reason, you should always accurately evaluate your headache and neck pain by taking your temperature and trying to touch your chin to your chest. If you have a fever or your neck is so stiff that you can't touch your chin to your chest, you should see a doctor immediately as these are signs that your pain might be caused by meningitis, which is extremely serious and needs immediate attention.

It's Not Meningitis

If you've evaluated your condition by the above means and you don't have a temperature and you can touch your chin to your chest, although it might feel uncomfortable to do so, you should look at some of the milder symptoms and causes of headache and neck pain. One such cause is a tension headache, a kind of headache brought on by muscles that are so tight that they can cause both headaches and neck pain. Headaches and eye pain in conjunction to neck pain can also be a sign of too much working at a computer.

Working at a computer for long periods of time should be done with care. Your monitor, keyboard and mouse should be at appropriate heights and angles to ensure healthy usage. You should also evaluate your posture carefully to guarantee that your headaches and neck pain are not associated with poor posture. In addition, be sure to stretch and exercise these areas of the body properly every day to prevent problems from arising or worsening. If you work at a computer all day you should take breaks, even if they have to be short, at least every 45 minutes.

Other Causes

The other causes of headache and stiff neck pain together are related to exercise and daily activities such as the way that you hold the telephone or the position in which you sleep. If the problem persists despite your efforts to avoid strain and the pain does not respond to over-the-counter pain killers, you should consult your doctor even if you feel that the problem isn't serious. Your pain could be a symptom of fibromyalgia or a herniated disk and will need proper medical attention.

Author Details:
M. A. Fulmar writes about health matters for various websites including, The A to Z of and Information Junkie.

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