Headaches & TMJ

A great many headaches start in the neck and jaw, not the head. These notes cover the tension-type and cervicogenic headaches I treat from below — the suboccipitals, the trapezius, the clenched jaw — the self-care that breaks the cycle, and the clear signs that mean a headache belongs with a doctor rather than in my room.

• 02 Aug 2026 Neck headaches relief at home: A Clinical Note A practice note on neck headaches relief at home — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 30 Jul 2026 What causes jaw pain: A Practical Guide A practice note on what causes jaw pain — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 27 Jul 2026 Exercises for jaw pain: Causes and Care A practice note on exercises for jaw pain — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 19 Jul 2026 How to relieve headaches from the neck: A Practical Guide A practice note on how to relieve headaches from the neck — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 08 Jul 2026 Pressure points for jaw clenching A practice note on pressure points for jaw clenching — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 07 Jul 2026 Pressure points for neck headaches: Causes and Care A practice note on pressure points for neck headaches — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 03 Jul 2026 Exercises for tension headaches: A Clinical Note A practice note on exercises for tension headaches — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 16 Jun 2026 Tmj pain relief at home: Causes and Care A practice note on tmj pain relief at home — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 14 Jun 2026 How to relieve tension headaches A practice note on how to relieve tension headaches — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 11 Jun 2026 Exercises for headaches from the neck: From the Practice A practice note on exercises for headaches from the neck — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 09 Jun 2026 What causes tension headaches: What I Tell Patients A practice note on what causes tension headaches — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 05 Jun 2026 How to relieve jaw pain: What I Tell Patients A practice note on how to relieve jaw pain — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 19 Apr 2026 Cervicogenic Headache: When the Neck Drives the Pain A practice note on cervicogenic headache — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 08 Nov 2025 Headache Pressure Points in the Neck and Shoulders A practice note on headache pressure points — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 18 Oct 2025 Jaw Clenching and Bruxism: Easing the Grind A practice note on jaw clenching — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 07 Sep 2025 Medication-Overuse Headache: The Hidden Cycle A practice note on medication overuse headache — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 31 Aug 2025 Migraine vs Tension Headache: Telling Them Apart A practice note on migraine vs tension headache — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 19 Aug 2025 Neck Exercises for Tension Headaches A practice note on neck exercises for headaches — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 19 Jul 2025 Occipital Neuralgia: Calming the Nerve A practice note on occipital neuralgia — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 06 Feb 2025 Tension Headaches: A Neck-Down Management Plan A practice note on tension headache — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 11 Jan 2025 TMJ and Jaw Pain: Conservative Relief A practice note on tmj jaw pain — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.
• 06 Jan 2025 TMJ Self-Massage: Releasing the Jaw at Home A practice note on tmj self-massage — assessment patterns, conservative care, the self-care that helps between visits, and the signs that mean it is time to involve a clinician.