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Migraine, upper trapezius pain, sub occipital trigger points, upper trap tightness, cranio-cervical stretching, cervical musculoskeletal impairment
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Physical Therapy Management Of Suboccipital Trigger Points And Upper Trapezius Tightness With Associated Migraines And Neck Pain., Mary A. Haman
Physical Therapy Management Of Suboccipital Trigger Points And Upper Trapezius Tightness With Associated Migraines And Neck Pain., Mary A. Haman
Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects
Introduction. Affecting roughly 1 out of every 6 Americans, migraines are the eighth-highest specific cause of disability worldwide. The purpose of this case study is to discuss and review the role of physical therapy treatment on migraine symptoms. In evaluating the case of a female with suboccipital trigger points and upper trapezius tightness with associated migraines, neck, and shoulder pain, it will be detennined if physical therapy intervention can improve migraine symptoms along with improvement of cervical musculoskeletal impairment, and if so, what treatment methods are most effective.
Case Description. Patient is a 62 year old female who …