This has helped with my shadows. At one of my visits to the physical therapist (for a different problem all together) I was having a day of bad shadows and the PT noticed the stiff muscles of my neck and side of the head she asked and I explained the CHs and the stiff muscles that go along with them. She was quite interested in the shadows and had me try doing a simple relaxation just using my tongue to stretch the cheek muscles. I was very surprised when the shadows broke up almost immediately. This was something I can do at any time no matter where I am and so far most all of the shadows have been dissipated by just stretching my cheek muscles. She explained that this improves blood flow and since I don’t want anything to touch the side of my face the CHs are on this was something that didn’t irate them.
This does nothing for the headache only the annoying shadows.

bhb wrote on Sep 6^th, 2011 at 12:29pm:

She was quite interested in the shadows and had me try doing a simple relaxation just using my tongue to stretch the cheek muscles.

BTW...which cheek are we speaking of...

:D :D :D :D :D.....could we have some more details "please"...

i hope i did not offend you (not my intention) i just could not resist (my warped sense of humor)

That was great I really needed a laugh timing was perfect.

also trying to picture doing that to oneself boggles the mind

You're both seriously warped! ;D

Joe

bhb wrote on Sep 6^th, 2011 at 2:29pm:

That was great I really needed a laugh timing was perfect.

that's what I'm here for (perhaps i should thank you for your post)...my ex and i just happened to have dinner that evening (and we tried your technique) now she is hinting for us to get back together ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D...yes,laughter is the best medicine

Yes Joe (i am warped) and very happy to put a smile on your face.....Lenny