Symptoms
Vertex Pain
A bilateral or unilateral 'band-like' headache that often originates from trigger points in the neck and shoulder muscles.
Overview
Tension-type headache is the most common primary headache. A large portion of cases has identifiable myofascial trigger points whose referred pain reproduces the patient's headache when palpated. Identifying and treating those muscles often produces meaningful relief alongside lifestyle and stress interventions.
Primary Symptoms
Secondary Symptoms
References
- • Fernández-de-las-Peñas et al. — Myofascial trigger points and headache
Medically reviewed by: Physio Energy clinical team — physiotherapists specialised in myofascial pain · Last reviewed:
