I get major headaches, when i press at nape of neck the pain goes away. shuld i be concerned?

I dont get headaches often, but when i do the pain is tremendous. I often rub my neck and feel huge knots all over. When i press a certain point where the spine meets the skull my headache pain virtually disappears until i stop pressing on that spot. I just need to know what i should do about my pain. do i go to a chiropracter or go get a massage? please help me!! Thanks
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The only concern I would have is the place you are pressing. From the description it sounds like you are pressing on the brain stem which is at the base of the head. Talk to your doctor, it may just be stress related, but you can never be sure especially if this is new. There are headaches called tension headaches, cluster headaches, migraines, and stress induced migraines. You may just need to relax and see a chiro or get a massage. I know that I treat several clients that suffer from stress headaches and muscle related migraines. Call your doctor and ask for a check-up just to make sure that everything is OK.

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Keep rubbing your neck, maybe you need to stimulate some extra flow.

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This seems like stress related pain and knotts. Go to a chiro... Hope you feel better!

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i would recommend an osteopath... they deal with bones AND the muscles surrounding them... it sounds like your discs are out of place. good luck.

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I would speak to your doctor about who would be best to see.Its confusing as both are effective, however until the exact trigger is determined you shouldnt see one over the other. Talk to your doc.

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I would definitely try a chiropractor. But make sure and get a recommendation. Some of them are dangerous.

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Have someone Judo Chop you right in that place and the effect will last longer.

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thats normal dude your fine itz totally just growing pains u get them from stress and junk,and that spot just eases it out,it should go away with a lil age^-^!
well,peace and hope it leaves soon.

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It's not a good sign, but then again it could just be an agitated nerve for sleeping wrong or something. Anyways, I would go see a doctor/chiropractor just to be on the safe side.

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There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
Acidity, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation;
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine %26H/A confirms it.
Acupuncture is the best treatment. I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.
Avoid late sleeping if possible;spicy, sour, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, sweet fruits, milk, rice and good sleep will help you.
But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves' juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it isvery strong.
If it is acute pl search a painful point 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.
You are doing is also acupressure. That is GB20 point on both sides.Source(s):
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