Your headache pattern
Describe where the pain starts, how often it occurs and whether the pattern has changed.
Serving Oxford at our Shelton office
Neck-Related Headaches Treatment
Near Oxford, CT
Discuss your headache pattern and any accompanying neck symptoms. At your first visit in Shelton, Dr. Dalfino will review your symptoms and discuss which treatment options may fit your findings.
Understand the condition
Explore a possible neck connection
Keep a short record of when headaches start, where you feel them and when neck discomfort occurs. Share any previous headache assessment.
Your neck movement
Note whether certain positions or movements accompany the head pain.
The full picture
Discuss vision changes, nausea, dizziness, injuries and all medications with your clinician.
Your evaluation
Bring a short headache diary
Record when an episode begins, where you first feel it and whether neck discomfort is present at the same time. Include how long it lasts and anything you have already discussed with a clinician. A headache can have several causes. Share any prior headache evaluation and ask whether a neck assessment or another medical evaluation is the appropriate next step.
Explain what you would like to do more comfortably, whether that means work, sleep, exercise or everyday tasks. Your goals help focus the conversation.
Meet Dr. Dalfino →Care planning
Decide what should be evaluated next
Dr. Dalfino reviews the headache pattern and neck symptoms together. The visit can help determine whether a neck evaluation or another medical assessment is appropriate.
When to seek prompt medical attention
Call 911 or seek emergency care for a sudden extremely severe headache, or headache with new weakness, trouble speaking, confusion, loss of vision, or fever and a stiff neck. A severe headache following a head injury also needs urgent medical assessment.
Questions before your Shelton visit
A little more clarity.
Does neck pain mean my headache comes from my neck?
No. Neck discomfort can accompany more than one headache type. A history and examination help determine whether further medical evaluation is needed.
Is this the same as migraine?
No. Cervicogenic headache and migraine are different diagnoses, although symptoms may overlap. Continue any prescribed headache care and discuss changes with your treating clinician.
What should I track before my appointment?
Record when headaches happen, where they begin, how long they last and any associated symptoms. Include what you were doing and any medications you took.
Related care
Keep exploring.
Patient education sources
General educational resources. These organizations do not endorse this practice or its services. Individual recommendations require an examination.
Directions
Visiting from Oxford
Coming from Oxford? Our Shelton office is about a 25-minute drive from central Oxford. Use the directions below to check the drive from your address before you head out.
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