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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
As discussed [[Introduction to Cervicogenic Headaches|here]], cervicogenic headache (CGH) is caused primarily by dysfunction in the upper cervical spine. However, patients with CGH are also highly likely to have myofascial trigger point pain from overactivity in their anterior neck muscles, including sternocleidomastoid (SCM), as well as [[Superior Scapula and Cervicogenic Headaches|upper trapezius]] and temporalis.<ref>Page P. Cervicogenic headaches: an evidence-led approach to clinical management. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2011; 6(3): 254-66.</ref> | As discussed [[Introduction to Cervicogenic Headaches|here]], cervicogenic headache (CGH) is caused primarily by dysfunction in the upper cervical spine. However, patients with CGH are also highly likely to have myofascial trigger point pain from overactivity in their anterior neck muscles, including sternocleidomastoid (SCM), as well as [[Superior Scapula and Cervicogenic Headaches|upper trapezius]] and temporalis.<ref name=":0">Page P. Cervicogenic headaches: an evidence-led approach to clinical management. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2011; 6(3): 254-66.</ref> | ||
While there is debate over whether or not the SCM is specifically implicated in CGH,<ref>Kaplan A. Cervicogenic Headaches - Anterior Neck Course. Physioplus, 2020.</ref> its trigger points have a similar referral pattern to that seen in CGH.<ref name=":0" /> It should, therefore, be considered and addressed when assessing and treating CGH. | |||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
As discussed here, cervicogenic headache (CGH) is caused primarily by dysfunction in the upper cervical spine. However, patients with CGH are also highly likely to have myofascial trigger point pain from overactivity in their anterior neck muscles, including sternocleidomastoid (SCM), as well as upper trapezius and temporalis.[1]
While there is debate over whether or not the SCM is specifically implicated in CGH,[2] its trigger points have a similar referral pattern to that seen in CGH.[1] It should, therefore, be considered and addressed when assessing and treating CGH.
