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    Occipital Neuralgia Treatment Results – Verified Outcome from Arlington Heights, IL

    Verified Outcome
    M54.81
    10 weeks, 3 times per week
    Age 50-55
    10 weeks, 3 times per week
    📊 Quantified Outcome

    Symptom Reduction

    100%
    0

    Patient Experience

    "Before I saw Dr. Porcher, I was having the sharpest pain, almost like a red-hot poker being pushed into the top of my neck or base of my skull. Some days I felt like I couldn't get through everything I had to do for my husband, kids, and the dog. On top of that I volunteer for my daughter's girl scout troop and my garage is a staging area for ALL of the girl scout cookies that the entire neighborhood ordered, and I wasn't sure I was going to get through that this year. I had tried multiple things with minimal relief. Dr. Porcher figured out what was going on quickly with an exam and some unique Xrays, and I was able to start feeling better within the first few treatments. A few months of care and I'm pain-free and having virtually no headaches. I'm very grateful--and all the girl scout cookies were delivered and out of my garage:)"

    Additional Benefits Reported

    The patient also experienced these additional improvements:

    Improved sleep quality
    Clear focus at work
    Enjoyment of afternoon/evening family life

    Treatment Details

    Laura presented to the office with moderate to severe suboccipital neuralgia and was struggling with her daily activities because of days where she had "a hot poker stabbing her in the base of the skull and radiating over to the eye." Xrays demonstrated a complete reverse curve in her cervical spine including hyperextension of the upper cervical spine. She was treated with Active Release Techniques, Massage Therapy, Dry Needling, and CBP Spinal remodeling traction. She made progress quickly in the first several visits to where she was about 40-50% better, then gradual progress through the end of her treatment recommendations, which also included rehabilitation and home exercises and stretches. Laura finished pain-free, without suboccipital headaches, and doing great overall according to her forms on her most recent re-evaluation.

    Clinic Information

    Arlington Heights, IL

    415 W Golf Road, Suite 12, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

    Scientific Evidence

    All case studies follow standardized outcome measures and evidence-based treatment protocols. Individual results may vary based on patient-specific factors and adherence to treatment plans.

    Submitted on January 14, 2026

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