Discuss the headache pattern first
Describe frequency, duration, location, and any neck symptoms. A headache label should follow assessment; similar symptoms can have different causes. Mention changes in your usual pattern and any medication use.
Focus on practical daily goals
Discuss work setup, sleep, movement, and the activities you have stopped because of symptoms. Ask how the proposed care relates to your findings and how its effects will be reassessed.
When a headache should not wait
Seek urgent medical assessment for a sudden severe headache or headache accompanied by neurological changes, fever and a stiff neck, or other concerning new symptoms.