Nov 16, 2023 · It can help you extend the head on the neck and rotate your head side to side. Unfortunately, it can also be the direct culprit for many of your headaches! In this article, we’ll explore …

Objective: To investigate whether cross-sectional area (CSA) of the suboccipital muscles was associated with active trigger points (TrPs) in chronic tension-type headache (CTTH).

Aug 13, 2023 · Understanding suboccipital muscles and their role in tension headaches is important to properly diagnose and treat trigger points. These muscles are responsible for head and neck …

Many people with trigger points in these muscles complain that they can no longer place the head on a pillow. Even the weight of the head on the pillow and the resulting pressure on the muscles might …

Suboccipital trigger point can mimick migraine headache. It produce occipital headache, parietal pain and eye pain. Rectus capitis muscle fascia attaches with the duramatter of spinal cord. So fascial …

Nov 6, 2025 · The rectus capitis posterior minor is a suboccipital muscle of the neck. It is the smallest of the rectus capitis muscles and is located medially to the rectus capitis posterior major.

Mar 27, 2017 · These tissues (such as rectus capitus posterior minor) can create tension on the dura mater of the brain that can cause not just migraines, tension-type headaches, chronic daily …

Learn how suboccipital trigger points contribute to headaches, neck stiffness, dizziness, and eye strain. Discover signs, referral patterns, and effective treatment strategies.

Palpable tender points or muscle knots in the suboccipital region are common symptoms, along with restricted neck movement and scalp sensitivity. Myofascial trigger points are also common in …

Nov 24, 2025 · They fan out to form a thick, pyramid-shaped muscle belly which has a broad point of insertion along the medial half of the inferior nuchal line. This point of attachment usually extends to …