{
  "id": 4327931,
  "title": "Headaches, Neck Pain, Dizziness? These Tiny Muscles Could Be The Hidden Culprit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/headaches-neck-pain-dizziness-these-tiny-muscles-could-be-the-hidden",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-30T01:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/headaches-neck-pain-dizziness-these-tiny-muscles-could-be-the-hidden-culprit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Headaches, neck discomfort, and dizziness could be signs of a hidden issue involving a group of tiny muscles at the base of the skull, according to medical experts. These suboccipital muscles, consisting of four small muscles, play a vital role in head movement, posture, and balance. When tense or overused, they can cause tension headaches, neck pain, and dizziness. Dr. Priyank Patel, an orthopaedic spine surgeon, explains that the suboccipital muscles help rotate, extend, and tilt the head, while also providing sensory feedback to the brain. Dr. Saurabh Verma, clinical director of orthopaedics and spine surgery, emphasizes that dysfunction in these muscles can lead to poor posture, neck alignment issues, and even balance problems. Common symptoms include tension headaches, neck stiffness, and radiating pain towards the scalp or behind the eyes. If neck pain or headaches persist for more than a few weeks, it is crucial to seek medical attention promptly to prevent chronic pain and complications. Treatment typically involves posture correction, physiotherapy, stretching exercises, ergonomic adjustments, and pain-relieving medications when necessary.",
  "summary": "Some health issues could turn out to be silent killers as they lay hidden for long and keep slow poisoning the body if not taken care of at the right time. So, the problem persists and needs to be addressed properly. Certain tissues and organs in human body can become vulnerable over a considerable period during which the tell-tale signs sound alarm bells before a major disaster is triggered. In…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}