Anterior Neck and Cervicogenic Headaches
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Original Editor - Jess Bell Top Contributors - Jess Bell, Kim Jackson, Tarina van der Stockt, Ewa Jaraczewska, Vidya Acharya and Olajumoke Ogunleye
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.
