23/05/2026
Migraine
A neurological headache disorder that can cause:
• Throbbing or pulsating head pain
• Sensitivity to light & sound
• Nausea or dizziness
• Episodes lasting hours to days
Cervicogenic Headache
A headache that originates from the neck structures such as joints, muscles, or nerves.
Common signs include:
• One-sided headache
• Neck stiffness or pain
• Pain triggered by neck movement
• Pain radiating from neck to head
Effect of Dry Needling
Dry needling targets tight muscular trigger points to help:
✔ Reduce muscle tension
✔ Improve blood flow
✔ Decrease referred pain
✔ Improve neck mobility
✔ Reduce headache frequency & intensity
Clinical Insight
Research suggests dry needling may help reduce symptoms in selected patients with migraine and cervicogenic headaches when combined with proper
