Cervicogenic Headaches in Seoul, Korea

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Neck-driven headaches can derail work, study, and travel. At Nucellin Orthopedic Clinic (Yongsan, Seoul), Dr. Kim Hee-Jun provides doctor-supervised, English-friendly care for cervicogenic headaches—combining precise diagnosis, targeted therapy, and image-guided procedures when needed.

What Are Cervicogenic Headaches?

Cervicogenic headaches originate from the upper cervical spine (joints, discs, or soft tissues) and refer pain to the back of the head, temple, eye, or forehead. They often worsen with poor posture, device use, or certain neck movements and may be mistaken for migraines or tension headaches.

Typical signs: one-sided head pain that starts in the neck, reduced neck motion, tenderness over upper cervical joints/muscles, and headaches triggered by sustained postures.


Final diagnosis follows a focused neck/neurologic exam and, when indicated, imaging; diagnostic blocks can help confirm the source.

Our Treatment Approach

1) Accurate Diagnosis

  • Targeted cervical exam (C0–C3), posture and movement screen
  • Differential assessment to distinguish from migraine/tension types
  • Imaging review (X-ray/MRI) if red flags or atypical features are present

2) Conservative Care First

  • Physical therapy: deep-neck flexor/scapular strengthening, cervical/thoracic mobility, nerve/glide and motor-control work
  • Manual therapy: joint mobilization and soft-tissue techniques for upper cervical and suboccipital muscles
  • Posture & ergonomics: desk/laptop setup, phone habits, sleep positioning, travel strategies
  • Home program: short, travel-friendly routines with progressions

3) Targeted Procedures (Case-by-Case)

  • Trigger point injections for suboccipital/upper trapezius/levator knots
  • Facet joint injections / medial branch blocks (C2–C3, C3–C4) for facet-driven pain
  • Greater occipital nerve (GON) block for occipital-dominant patterns
  • Epidural steroid injection only if coexisting radiculopathy is suspected
All injections are performed with ultrasound and/or fluoroscopic guidance for accuracy and safety.

4) Integrated Relief & Prevention

  • Graded return to work/training
  • Load management, micro-breaks, mobility “snacks”
  • Long-term plan to prevent recurrence

Why Choose Nucellin & Dr. Kim

  • Orthopedic specialist oversight from consult to follow-up
  • English-speaking team with clear explanations and written aftercare
  • Integrated pathway: rehab + image-guided procedures when appropriate
  • Transparent pricing and travel-smart scheduling for expats, students, and visitors

What to Expect

  1. Consult & Exam — Bring prior studies if available.
  2. Personalized Plan — Clear goals, options, and timeline.
  3. Treatment Phase — Structured PT; consider targeted injections if indicated.
  4. Return to Activity — Stepwise criteria for work, training, and travel.
  5. Follow-Up — In-clinic or remote check-ins; prevention strategy.

FAQs (Quick)

  • Is this a migraine? Cervicogenic headaches arise from the neck; some patients have mixed patterns—we’ll differentiate and treat accordingly.
  • How soon can I improve? Many feel changes within 2–6 weeks of focused rehab; injections can accelerate relief in persistent cases.
  • Can I keep exercising? Usually yes—with posture and technique modifications we’ll outline.

Pricing & Booking

We provide upfront, transparent pricing and itemized receipts (check your policy for reimbursement).
Ready for relief? Book a cervicogenic-headache evaluation with Dr. Kim Hee-Jun at Nucellin Orthopedic Clinic and get a clear, English-friendly plan in the heart of Seoul.