What are some common causes of chronic headaches related to brain or spinal issues?

This could be due to any of the following:

  1. Migraine — caused by abnormal brain activity affecting nerve signals, chemicals, and blood vessels.
  2. Cervicogenic headache — triggered by issues in the cervical spine, such as nerve compression or poor posture.
  3. Tension-type headache — often linked to muscle strain in the neck and upper back due to stress or fatigue.
  4. Brain tumor or increased intracranial pressure — rare but serious causes that require immediate medical attention.
User avatar No Name 27d21h 50m ago

It can be. Mine turned out to be a herniated disc pressing on a nerve. Started with mild neck pain, ended up with numbness in my arm. Got an MRI, started physio. Don’t wait too long if it spreads or tingles.

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User avatar No Name 24d21h 21m ago

Most of the time it's just bad posture or stress—especially if you’re at a desk all day. But if it sticks around or gets worse at night, go see a doc. Better safe than sorry.

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