Effects of topical vs injection treatment of cervical myofascial trigger points on headache symptoms in migraine patients: a retrospective analysis

Effects of topical vs injection treatment of cervical myofascial trigger points on headache symptoms in migraine patients: a retrospective analysis

Abstract Background In migraine patients with cervical myofascial trigger points whose target areas coincide with migraine sites (M + cTrPs), TrP anesthetic injection reduces migraine symptoms, but the procedure often causes discomfort. This study evaluated if a topical TrP treatment with 3% nimesul...

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Main Authors: Giannapia Affaitati, Raffaele Costantini, Claudio Tana, Domenico Lapenna, Cosima Schiavone, Francesco Cipollone, Maria Adele Giamberardino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:The Journal of Headache and Pain
Subjects:
Myofascial trigger points
Migraine
Nimesulide gel
Bupivacaine injection
Pain thresholds
Hyperalgesia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s10194-018-0934-3

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