Cervicogenic Headache among Young Adults Using Computers with more than 3 Hours of Screen Time

Abstract

Background: Cervicogenic headache is a type of headache characterized by chronic hemi cranial pain referred to the head from either the cervical spine or soft tissues within the neck. The main symptoms of cervicogenic headaches include pain originating in the neck that can travel to the head or face, headaches that get worse with neck movement, and limited ability to move the neck. Aims and Objectives: This study focused to find out the prevalence of cervicogenic headache among young adults using computers with more than 3 hours of screen time. Material and Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study in which 189 freelancers and entrepreneurs were selected through convenient sampling from private computer institutes of Faisalabad after meeting inclusion exclusion criteria. After sample selection, data was collected through a questionnaire based on Cervicogenic Headache International Study Group (CGHISG) diagnostic criteria. Result: The results of this study showed that cervicogenic headache was prevalent among digital freelancers and entrepreneurs. Data was analyzed by SPSS version 16. Cervicogenic Headache was labeled in 122 (64.5%) people using computer at work or at home for more than 3 hours screen time daily. there was the significant association between cervicogenic headache and working ergonomics of digital freelancers and entrepreneurs with P value less than 0.05. Conclusion: Long working hours in front of a screen could expose freelancers and entrepreneurs to headache and neck pain. There is a considerable prevalence of cervicogenic headache among digital freelancers and entrepreneurs. The greatest cause of cervicogenic headache is a bad posture. Keywords: Cervicogenic headache, Posture, Secondary headaches. Neck pain