People complain of pain in their temple(s) but touch the spot just above the temple. It takes a little investigative work to nail the right trigger point. At times this occurs by itself. Often, this headache pain occurs with other pain patterns. It can be hard to single out without specific questions. It occurs most […]
Here, you’ll find strategies for getting from pain, itching, and burning on the back of your head. If you’d like to read more about how people describe the pain and what aggravates the condition, look at this other post. Some people are concerned about getting a neck ache from washing their hair at the salon.
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You can get relief from this headache spot above the temple by changing activities that aggravate it. Avoid the activities that press into the base of the head and top of the neck, especially with subtle twisting and laying on a cold surface. This picture is an ideal scenario for creating this headache. However, headache
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Here you will find relief through self-care for the headache at the base of the head. Look at this other post if you’d like to read more about how people describe, create, and aggravate the condition. Avoid postures where you jut your chin forward and compress the top of the neck. This posture involves more
Overview Semispinalis capitis anatomy is significant for managing pain. It is a large muscle that extends the head, perpetuates forward head posture, and squeezes the greater occipital nerve. Origin Insertion Function Nerve The functional anatomy of semispinalis capitis is significant regarding upper cervical pain. It attaches to the occiput and then usually skips the first
Semispinalis Thoracis Semispinalis Thoracis connects T7-T10 to C6-T4 trapping T5-T6 in the middle. Origin – transverse processes of T6-T10 Insertion – Spinous processes of T1-T4 Function – Extension and some rotation of the thoracic vertebrae. Wikipedia Entry for Semispinalis muscles
Overview Semispinalis cervicis fits between the deeper multifidi and the more superficial erectors and serratus anterior. It is a thin muscle that connects the transverse processes of the upper thoracic vertebrae with the mid-cervical vertebrae. Consequently, It is in a position to trap and compress the lower cervical vertebrae. Interestingly, the posterior rami of those
