Association Between Trapezius Muscle Stiffness and Headache Severity in Patients With Tension‐Type Headache

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Authors

Daisuke Shimada · Kokura Memorial Hospital

Eiichi Ishikawa · University of Tsukuba

Takuya Kawai · Kokura Memorial Hospital

Yoichi Harada · Hyogo Brain and Heart Center

Toru Hatayama · Hyogo Brain and Heart Center

Takuji Kono · Hyogo Brain and Heart Center

Koichi Okamura ·

Abstract

Increased trapezius muscle stiffness positively correlates with greater headache severity in TTH patients. Weakness and heavy eyelid sensation may serve as important clinical indicators of headache severity, offering potential insights for improved diagnosis and management.

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Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment Migraine and Headache Studies Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

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Published in: European Journal of Neurology

Volume 32, Issue 10, pp. e70393-e70393

DOI: 10.1111/ene.70393

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Association Between Trapezius Muscle Stiffness and Headache Severity in Patients With Tension‐Type Headache

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