Tension headaches Flashcards
Primary headaches are those in which the condition is the _____ while secondary headaches are a result of ______.
Headache
Underlying pathologies
Tension headaches are any headaches with
Muscular origins and are associated with trigger points and other myofascial symptoms
Cervicogenic headaches are _________ arising from what structures?
Unilateral frontal
Nec structures
Spinally mediated headaches have what structures of origin
Trigger points
Cervical facets
Inter spinous ligaments of cervical spine
Cervical intervertebral discs
Chronic daily headaches often cause disturbance of __________.
Deep restorative sleep
Symptoms of tension headaches
Bilateral
Dull or vice like pain
Lasts 30 min to a week
Onset usually afternoon when trigger points are activated
TP referral for upper trapezius
Above eye
Around ear
Down lateral neck
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Splenius cervicis refers to _______ while splenius capitis refers to the _____.
Temporal region and back of head
Top of head
Occipitalis refers to _____
Posterior head
Frontal is referral
Local above the eye
_____ refer around the ear
Suboccipitals
Both ____ and ____ refer into the ear
SCM
Masseter
How does treatment change when it’s during a headache or between
Focus is still on relaxation but therapist can be more vigorous and restricted motion of joints are treated at this time using jt play and fascial techniques
What self care would you give clients with tension headaches
Avoid prone sleeping position
Use hot hydro therapy after tp work and show strengthening exercises for the weak muscles
