39 It has been suggested that different muscles may be involved in the pathophysiology of TMD and tension-type headache, since TMD pain is clinically more similar to the pain patterns produced by stimulation of the masseter muscle and tension-type headache pain is more similar to the pain ...
Ferna´ndez-de-las-Pen˜as C, Ge H, Arendt-Nielsen L, Cuadrado ML, Pareja JA (2007) Referred pain from trapezius muscle trigger point shares similar characteristics with chronic tension type headache. Eur J Pain 11:475-482Fernandez-de-Las-Penas C, Ge HY, Arendt-Nielsen L, et al....
ACT, Active trigger point; AU, Arbitrary Unit; LAT, Latent trigger point; NO, Absence of trigger point. Full size image The analysis of RMS of each muscle displayed no difference in muscle activity patterns as no interaction between presence of TP, angles and modules was detected (AIC =...
“The pain stayed away completely for 4 days. It was significantly diminished when it returned somewhat, and as time went on it again eased to the point that I’d have to remind my self that I’d ever been injured. I withdrew my retirement notice, went back to work, and increased my...
Myofascial trigger pointPressure pain thresholdTension type headacheReferred pain and pain characteristics evoked from the upper trapezius muscle was investigated in 20 patients with chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) and 20 age- and gender-matched controls. A headache diary was kept for 4 weeks ...