I had tension headaches (puzzle piece) from a very tense neck. My Neurologist asked if I was willing to try a "neck stretcher" - sure (amxzon $16.00) for Neck and Shoulder Relax (also Cervical traction). It did more for my spine than neck. Next after a few months, Neuro asked if I was willing to try Dry Needling, I'm willing to try anything, gave referred to Physical Therapy (PT) Dry Needling. Note: Insurance pays for the PT part, I pay $23.00 for the needling part per session. If you hear insurance doesn't cover, keep pursuing. I went to the first session not knowing and when the PT told me $23.00, let’s try it!!! My range of motion was 28 degrees left and right with pain - before needling. After first needling - first time in 4 years the tension headache was absolutely gone and range of motion improved, (wonderful), the Relief lasted 4 hours. PT also prescribed Exercises - gentle stretching. By trial found 4 that work for me. After 3 sessions, I asked if I could have sessions 2x / week and after 4 weeks of 2x, I went back to 1x. The Neurologist was happy with the results and prescribed Baclofen 5mg tab 3x/ day (muscle relax). I gave it 2 weeks and requested increase, now 10mg tab 3x/ day - seems to be maintaining muscles. (Providers always want to start low and I ask how fast can it be increased.) The Needling Relief was longer as the sessions went on. Then I had major sinus surgery (6 hours gps computer guided high tech surgery) and went back to square one with headaches. That’s ok, was major surgery and we now had a plan going forward. Note: Sinuses (puzzle piece) Wonderful! After 23 needling session, range of motion 70 degrees left and right, normal. I'm at 1x month session - just to make sure everything stays in check.

It’s a journey, best wishes on your journey!
kevin