Managing Migraine and Neck Pain in a Doctor

Course overview

Migraine commonly presents alongside neck pain, creating diagnostic and management challenges for clinicians. This case study explores the key subjective features and physical examination findings needed to differentiate migraine from cervicogenic headache, assess potential cervical musculoskeletal contributions, and understand the role of the trigeminocervical complex. It also demonstrates a patient-centred approach to identifying contributing factors and developing effective management strategies involving education, medication timing, self-management, trigger recognition, and lifestyle optimisation.