For me, my neck feels fine on both good and bad days.

For me both my headaches and tremor are worse when my head is worse. Having a neck MRI tomorrow, I'll update how it goes.

Oops, I meant "when my neck is worse".

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Donniedarko,
I just wanted to say good luck with your MRI. Neck problems can cause headache and facial pain. I just had a long discussion about this with my doctor and I've spent most of the day learning more online.

Physical therapy helped me a lot. I hope you will consider it. They don't focus on a quick fix (like getting "aligned" by the chiropractor). They will teach you exercises that you can continue at home and can also work with you to help you find the best pillow and sleeping position.

I love your screen name, but I hope you're not feeling too "darko." Take care, Cheryl

For me,


I'm pretty much the same as you Donnie. When my neck feels worse.. My head gets worse along with it. Going to a chiropractor In a week to get it adjusted, and then will be going to phisical therapy If needed.

So my neurologist called me to inform me about the outcome of my neck MRI today. Told me I have mild degenerative disc disease (which happens to everybody apparently). Doesn't think it needs any more management than PT, massage or chiro. I was really hoping they'd tell me my neck is what's causing my headaches. Now here I am, back to square one with a constant headache I've had for 6 months with no clear cause behind it. So frustrating..

Not surprised at the report. Generic radiologists will not give the best reads. They do not believe the things that chiros and especially upper cervical chiros see as treatable conditions.

Have you had any PT that involved trigger point or myofacial release techniques to see if that helps ? Or just some gentle traction and mobilization by a PT who can help spasming neck muscles release ?

Hi Mark,

I haven't done any PT yet, which my neurologist was sort of upset about. He asked why I wasn't following his advice although he recommended it twice. I just feel like it won't be of much help but I guess I have nothing to lose at this point. I will have to research for the best physical therapists around my area.

Be careful with the adjustment Sam. For me, I've had three done and each one led to 3 week recovery period that was hell. If you have one, hopefully you have better results!

I'll be seeing a highly skilled (based on reviews and background) atlas orthogonal chiro on Monday. I have been waiting for over 2 weeks to get in, they had a long waiting list. I really hope it makes a difference, I'll keep you guys updated.