Children with migraine: Provocation of headache via pressure to myofascial trigger points in the trapezius muscle? – A prospective controlled observational study

ConclusionWe found an association between trapezius muscle myofascial trigger points and migraine, which might underline the concept of the trigemino‐cervical complex, especially in adolescents. SignificanceIn children with migraine headache can often be induced by pressure to myofascial trigger points, but not by pressure to non‐trigger points in the trapezius muscle. This supports the hypothesis of a trigemino‐cervical‐complex in the pathophysiology of migraine, which might have implications for innovative therapies in children with migraine.
Source: European Journal of Pain - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research