Symptoms
Headaches or Migraines
Cervical and masticatory trigger points can lower the migraine threshold and trigger attacks in susceptible patients.
Overview
Cervical and masticatory trigger points can lower the migraine threshold and trigger attacks in susceptible patients. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Primary Symptoms
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction
Medically reviewed by: Physio Energy clinical team — physiotherapists specialised in myofascial pain · Last reviewed:
