One of the most common complaints in America today is the ‘tension headache,’ a pain at the base of the skull that will often be accompanied by pain running up behind the ear, pain at or just in front of the temple, or more rarely in the ridge above one eye. The name ‘tension’ headache implies one may be shouldering too heavy of a burden…and in fact, that metaphor may be more literal than anyone thinks. A study published in the journal Headache showed that people with myofascial trigger points in the trapezius muscle had tension headaches that were longer and more painful than those without. By no coincidence, all of the regions mentioned above are areas where shoulder pain is known to refer — so the next time the base of your skull is pounding and no amount of NSAIDs or meditation will help, call a trigger point therapist and ask them to take your shoulder off the grindstone. If you want to get lasting relief from back pain, neck pain, sciatica, and more, then call and book neuromuscular massage today!
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