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1The Pain Center at Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Steven.Graff-Radford@cshs.org
Continuum (Minneapolis, Minn.)
|August 8, 2012
Summary
Musculoskeletal issues in the jaw and neck can trigger or worsen primary headaches. Targeting these structures, like the temporomandibular joint and cervical spine, offers a new approach to headache relief.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
Background:
- Primary headache disorders are prevalent and can be influenced by various factors.
- The role of musculoskeletal structures in headache pathophysiology requires further elucidation.
Observation:
- Musculoskeletal structures of the jaw and neck are implicated in perpetuating or triggering primary headache.
- Treatments targeting these structures have shown efficacy in reducing headache frequency and intensity.
Findings:
- Central sensitization can alter afferent pathways, enabling communication between cervical and temporomandibular nociceptive neurons and the trigeminal nucleus.
- This pathophysiological link supports therapeutic interventions directed at the neck and temporomandibular joint for primary headache relief.
Implications:
- Clinicians must consider the significant contribution of head and neck musculoskeletal structures to headache chronicity.
- Routine evaluation for temporomandibular disorders and cervical abnormalities is crucial for comprehensive headache management.
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