If you are having headaches along with neck pain then it is time to examine what is causing this condition.
In most cases if you are experiencing neck pain it can lead to a headache.
So what are the neck pain causes, and how can we eliminate this type of condition? First we will look at what causes neck pain and the resulting headache, and then we will look at tips to solving this problem.
Muscles in our bodies function properly when they are in a normal position.
But when we stretch these muscles or strain them, we cause an imbalance which will either tighten our muscles or weaken them.
Muscles will start to pull on our bones and joints abnormally placing stress on discs in our neck and shoulders.
When this continues to occur, the result will be inflamed muscles with bulging discs in our neck.
The bulging discs now are irritating our nerves which can be felt in the shoulders, arms, and hands.
When this occurs, the result can be neck pain and headaches.
Here are a few tips for relieving this pain and the resulting headache.

• The basic principle here is to restore balance to your neck muscles.
  Most of the time, your neck discomfort did not happen over night.
  It is best first to consult a medical professional about your condition.
  
• All muscle imbalances have trigger points that when pressure is applied too, can instantly relieve pain and headache.
  Press on the trigger point and hold for approximately one minute, and then release.
  You should feel a comforting relief.
  This can be done by you.
  
• Neck manipulation could be performed by a chiropractor.
  If your spine in your neck has become misaligned, several trips to a chiropractor may be necessary to realign your spine.
  Any spinal manipulation should be done by a professional.
  
• You need to improve the blood flow to the affected area.
  This can be done my massage therapy.
  My having your neck and shoulders massaged by a therapist can help restore blood back to the muscles and also help eliminate your headache also.
  
• Inversion therapy is another alternative to relief your neck pain.
  For people who suffer from constant neck discomfort with headaches, it has been proven that inversion therapy can help and eliminate neck discomfort by decompressing the spine and returning it to normality.
  
• There are neck exercises available that can help restore your muscles to a normal state.
  In the case of the neck you must know exactly the muscles that need exercising, exercising the wrong muscles can result in more imbalances.
  So, check with your healthcare expert first.
  
• Your overall posture can help improve your neck pain.
  Try sitting erect with head straight up.
  Do not allow for your neck to slump forward for any length of time.
  

As you can see there are neck pain remedies that are available to help you relieve your headaches and neck pain.
Always consult with a professional healthcare person before performing neck exercises.