Almost all of us have suffered from Migraines in our lifetime. About eight percent of Canadians are affected by chronic headaches, a quarter or more of that 8% say that severe headaches impact their day to day life such as getting a good night rest and plain functioning throughout the day. Trigger points in the suboccipital muscle group are the most common cause of tension headaches.
A myofascial trigger point, also called a trigger point is a tight knot located within a taut muscular band.The knot or nodule can be distinctly felt underneath the skin and is tender when pressed or when external pressure is applied. Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. They can be brought on—or triggered—by things such as stress, depression, hunger, and muscle strain. Tension headaches may come on suddenly or slowly. Chronic tension headaches often occur along with other health problems such as anxiety or depression.
