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Splenius Capitis and Cervicis Trigger Points and Referred Pain Patterns

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representation of head pain from Splenius Capitis and Cervicis Trigger Points

Before you read about splenius capitis and cervicis trigger points, referred pain, and self-massage, you may want to learn more about these muscles. Splenius Trigger Point Causes and Symptoms Trigger points in these muscles are one of the many causes of headache of myogenic origin. TrP’s in the splenius capitis and cervicis muscles can be … Read more

Sternocleidomastoid Trigger Points and Referred Pain Patterns

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illustration and photo of sternocleidomastoid muscle of the neck

The sternocleidomastoid muscles of the neck can cause a lot of pain to be referred to different areas of the head, face, throat, and sternum. They are a big contributor to tension headaches, causing months or years of pain, in association with other muscles, that often goes untreated and is misdiagnosed. Self-treating these large and … Read more