A tension headache is caused by excessive pulling force of tight muscles in the back of the neck that exert tension on their attachments on the head.
Greater Occipital Neuralgia
Greater occipital neuralgia is caused by compression of the greater occipital nerve, usually by a tight upper trapezius or semispinalis capitis muscle.
Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor Can Give You a Headache
The rectus capitis posterior minor (RCPMin) is, clinically, one of the more important muscles in the human body, so it is especially important for manual therapists to be conversant with this muscle so that effective palpation assessment and massage and stretching treatment can be performed.
Rectus Capitis Posterior Major Suboccipital Muscle and Tension Headaches
The rectus capitis posterior major (RCPMaj) of the suboccipital group musculature is a small muscle located deep in the superior aspect of the posterior neck, directly inferior to the occiput (hence the name suboccipital). It is an extremely important muscle to know and be able to assess and treat because it is often responsible for clients’ tension headaches.
What are the signs and symptoms of whiplash?
Acute whiplash injuries may result in dizziness due to irritation of the proprioceptors around the cervical spinal joints and muscles of the neck.
How Can Tight Hip Flexors Give You a Headache?
Tight hip flexor musculature causes excessive anterior tilt of the pelvis… hyperlordosis of the lumbar spine… hyperkyphosis of the thoracic spine… hypolordosis of the lower neck with hyperextension of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint… forward head carriage… tight posterior neck muscles… headache.
Chronic Migraines Worsened by Temporomandibular Joint / TMJ Disorder
While people who suffer from migraine are more likely to have TMJ disorder, people with TMJ disorder will not necessarily have migraine.
