@podge The same happened to me. I have had headacks for years, about 16yrs ago they realized
I suffered from ON. One side of my neck, head, and eye, back of my head would be so painful.
In Jan 2026 I decided to takecharge of my problem, I began (as you did with certain exercises) I
found on U-Tube, they helped but until I realized my neck was the root of my problem I must
strengthen these muscles: #1 I replaced my down pillows with a Cervcial Log Pillow (game changer) no more a.m. headacks. # 2 I used elastic (yellow & red) bands: watch Occipital Neuraliga SNG tECHNIQUE By: ANNIE U tube she is great, slow claming. I do a few head movements one side to other (no stretches). Chin Tucks,and I do self massage (I ordered Magnesium Lotion- order amazon $11.00) its a little thick use a little water in palm of your hand. Watch Dr. Mantell He explains it so well. Be paitent with yourself, I also have a clincial massage once a month( they work on my muslces, shoulders, head neck). This is an extra item
I simply love before I begin I have myself a towel warmer: heat these up, place them on my neck before I begin, the muscles react much better. Good luck to all you fellow suffers. We hear your cry and feel your pain. Mine is so much better no flair ups since Dec 2025... last headack lasted three weeks. Gone