Headaches Arising From The Neck Headaches that arise from the neck can come from many sources i.e. muscle strain, joint sprain, stress, tension, poor posture etc. Our chiropractors here at the AMI Clinic , in Bedford, are trained to diagnose, treat, and manage these types of headaches. A headache arising from the neck is typically called a cervicogenic headache, meaning it is pain ascending from the muscles and joints of the cervical spine. Common symptoms of headaches that arise from the neck: · A dull diffuse ache across the shoulders, shoulder blades, and or into the neck area · A stiff neck · A dull ache/pain or throb across the base of the head · Limited head and neck movement · Etc. Due to the fact ...