Is the C1-C2 Facet or Intracranial Hypertension Causing this Headache?

C1-C2 Facet Joint Headache vs. Intracranial Hypertension: MRI Evidence Explained Are your headaches really due to intracranial hypertension—or could they be coming from your C1-C2 facet joint? In this video, Dr. Chris Centeno breaks down an interesting case study where MRI imaging reveals a C1-C2 facet joint issue as the true source of a patient's headaches, despite the patient believing they were due to intracranial hypertension. Key Topics Covered: 🔹C1-C2 facet joint headache vs. intracranial hypertension headache – how do they differ? 🔹MRI evidence showing C1-C2 joint damage, cartilage degradation, and bone changes 🔹Common misdiagnoses: Why many patients mistakenly think they have intracranial hypertension 🔹The role of internal jugular vein compression and its possible connection to headaches 🔹Why upper cervical structures are often the real cause of chronic headaches Dr. Centeno is a leader in interventional orthobiologics and practices at the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, the headquarters of the Regenexx network. 🔔 If you find this content helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe to stay informed.    / @centenohome   To schedule a telemedicine or in-person visit, call +1-303-429-6448 or email us at icabral@centenoschultz.com. Dr. Centeno also answers questions on his Reddit thread at   / picl   Join him for weekly Facebook Lives at   / centenoschultzclinic   to learn more. Download Dr Centeno's book on craniocervical instability at https://centenoschultz.com/craniocerv... Join CCI Communities: PICL SubReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PICL/?rdt=58942 PICL Facebook Group:   / ccjpicl   Follow us for updates and news: Website: https://centenoschultz.com/ https://regenexx.com/ Facebook:   / centenoschultzclinic   Instagram:   / centenoschultzclinic   LinkedIn:   / chris-centeno-m-d-b6838024   Centeno-Schultz Clinic 403 Summit Blvd Suite 201 Broomfield, CO 80021 303-429-6448 Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: C1-C2 Facet Joint Headache vs. Intracranial Hypertension 00:35 – Headache Distribution: Musculoskeletal vs. Intracranial Hypertension 01:11 – MRI Imaging: Examining the C1-C2 Joint 01:53 – Joint Problems: Cartilage Damage & Bone Degradation 02:15 – C1-C2 Headache vs. Intracranial Hypertension in Research 02:52 – How to Identify the True Cause of Your Headache 03:11 – Conclusion: Most Patients Misdiagnose Their Headaches