By foggy.brain 
Exploring the Connection: Neck Pain and Vestibular Migraines, it’s been my experience that as soon as I am about to have a migraine attack my neck gets really stiff. So I wonder what is the connection between the migraine dizziness and neck pain.
Neck Pain
The neck contains the vertebral arteries, which supply blood to the brain. These arteries can become constricted or compressed, leading to neck pain. Additionally, neck pain may also affect the inner ear, which is involved in vestibular function. It also contributes to the development of vestibular migraines.
Causes
It’s not really fully understood if there’s a real connection between the two. But some of the triggers for stiff neck are almost the same as migraines:
- Muscle tension: Prolonged sitting or standing, poor posture, and stress.
- Dehydration: can cause neck stiffness because the neck muscles. Like all muscles in the body, need a proper amount of hydration to function properly.
- Poor sleeping position: or poor quality sleep in the case of migraines
- Physical causes: Arthritis injuries or pinched nerves
Connection with Vestibular Migraines
An important brain area in migraine is the trigeminocervical complex, a hub for pain nerves of the face and upper neck. Researchers think that this entire complex is activated during a migraine, which would explain why the pain extends into the neck for some patients.
The trigeminocervical complex is a group of nerve structures in the head and neck that are involved in the experience of pain and migraines symptoms. It consists of the trigeminal nerve, which is the largest cranial nerve. It supplies sensation to the face, jaw, and scalp, and the cervical spinal nerves, which supply sensation to the neck and upper back.
The trigeminocervical complex is thought to play a key role in the development of migraines. It has been implicated in the processing and transmission of pain signals. It is also thought to be involved in the regulation of autonomic functions, such as blood flow and cardiac activity, which can affect headache symptoms.
Treatment of the trigeminocervical complex may involve techniques such as trigger point injections, nerve blocks, and cervical spinal cord stimulation. These treatments may help to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks. However, more research is needed to fully understand the role of the trigeminocervical complex in migraine disorders.
Neck pain along other triggers should be tracked and logged so you can understand better what aggravates your condition.