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Frequent headaches for years. sometimes worry it could be serious. but as i can make pain go away by pressing on my neck, maybe no need to worry?
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If its muscle: Pressing on the muscles of your upper back and the back of your neck resulting in relief of your cephalgia suggests a musculo skeletal etiology. I would not be alarmed. You might next consider physiotherapy or massage therapy to prevent headaches.
Answered 5/4/2014
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