The goal of this clinical trial is to measure the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) on tissues of the craniocervico-mandibular unit (CCMU) in individuals with neck pain and headaches. The main questions to answer are: 1. How does OMT affect CCMU muscle stiffness 2. How does OMT affect jaw motion 3. How does OMT affect autonomic function 4. Is pain pressure threshold affected by OMT of the CCMU Participants will undergo the following interventions: 1. Photos taken to measure head and neck angles 2. Ultrasound 3. Smooth Pursuit Neck Torsion Test 4. Motion Capture 5. Autonomic Protocol 6. Algometry 7. Surveys
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Muscle Stiffness
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
Eye tracking changes measured by a smooth pursuit neck torsion test (SPNT)
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
Changes in jaw morphometrics during motion using a 9 -marker setup and capturing motion using VICON motion capture system
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
Changes in autonomic function during divided attention test, Valsalva maneuver, cold pressor test, and deep breathing via HRV
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
Changes in autonomic function during divided attention test, Valsalva maneuver, cold pressor test, and deep breathing via GSR
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
Changes in autonomic function during divided attention test, Valsalva maneuver, cold pressor test, and deep breathing via pupillary changes
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
Pain pressure threshold (PPT)
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks