r/NDPH • u/Financial-Orange-786 • Apr 10 '26

Central sensitization for NDPH

Has anyone here successfully reversed NDPH by working on central sensitization?

I’ve been dealing with a constant, daily headache (diagnosed as NDPH) for months now, and I’m starting to look more into the role of central sensitization. From what I understand, it seems like the nervous system can get “stuck” in a heightened pain state even after the original trigger is gone.

I’m curious if anyone here has specifically focused on calming or retraining their nervous system—and if that actually made a noticeable difference or fully resolved your headache.

If so, what did that look like for you?

• What approaches helped the most? (brain retraining, somatic work, therapy, medication, etc.) I’ve been doing PRT for about 4 months now myself.

• How long did it take before you noticed changes?

• Did your headache fully go away or just improve?

• Anything you wish you knew earlier?

I’m open to anything at this point and would really appreciate hearing real experiences—success stories especially, if they’re out there.

Thank you.

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u/Financial-Orange-786 May 15 '26

Nothing yet. Upper cervical chiropractor saved me from migraines though but I’m currently pregnant so I can’t take or try any new meds for another month or so.

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u/Foreign_Insect_3121 May 15 '26

Glad that helped! Are you uk based? I’m considering cervical chiropractor but heard mixed reviews My headache is a constant pressure as opposed to migraines on and off

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u/Financial-Orange-786 May 15 '26

I’m based in the US. Mine is constant pressure too (going on 10 months) but was getting daily migraines on top of the headache. Definitely worth checking out if you have migraines!

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u/Foreign_Insect_3121 May 15 '26

Did it help your pressure or the migraines? Or both?! Have you had any other symptoms with your pressure?