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tension headache

There seems to be a major shift taking place in the medical world when it comes to migraine.  It’s actually been going on for many years, and it will probably continue for many years to come, but many people are still unaware of it.

At the heart of the shift is the question of just how [...]

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Trigger points – do they trigger headaches?

by James on 23 October 2008

Mayofascial trigger points (MTPs or TrPs) may cause the odd muscle pain.  But what about headache?  What about migraine?  Is there really a relationship?  If so, is it only in a few people, or is it widespread?
This is the second in our series on mayofascial trigger points.  In part 1 – Trigger Points and headache [...]

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Take a break!

by James on 10 November 2006

No, I’m not talking about a vacation.  I just mean a break from – well, whatever you’ve been doing for the last 2 hours!
You see, many of us get stuck doing the same thing all day – repetitive motions, sitting all the time, standing in a certain position, lifting things in the same direction, and [...]

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The Headache Screening Questionnaire

by James on 28 November 2005

The National Headache Foundation in the USA has a questionnaire that you can use to help your doctor diagnose you.  It includes questions in four categories, designed to screen for tension type headache, migraine, cluster, and organic headache.  It’s a great way to think through some things before you go and talk to your doctor. [...]

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What your triggers may be telling you…

by James on 16 November 2005

As if you still had any doubt, your triggers may confirm whether you have migraine or a tension headache.  Clinical Psychiatry News came up with a list of what triggers seemed to cause what type of attack.  Tension and migraine have some in common.  For example, if you’re not getting enough sleep, or if you [...]

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