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What type of headache is a tension headache?
Muscle-contraction
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What would not be an appropriate treatment for a client who currently has a tension headache?
Vigorus techniques and deep pressure to relieve TPs
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What position do you work in for someone with a tension headache?
Supine or sidelining
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A headache in which the headache is the condition, or example a ension or migraine headache is called a...
Primary headache
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What type of hydro should a client with a migraine use?
ice packs to the arteries of the scalp and neck
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What migraine theory states that some unknown mechanism triggers vasoconstriction of the intercranial arteries, which can cause visual distortions?
Vascular model theory
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What mussle has a common trigger point referral to the back and side of the head?
Suboccipitals
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If someone complains about a headache around the ear, what possible muscles might be the problem?
- Upper Trap
- SCM
- Masseter
- Splenius Cervicis (side of head)
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If someone complains about a headache on top of the head, what possible muscles might be the problem?
- Splenius Capitis
- Suboccipitals
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Treatment modifications for headaches.
- Dim lights
- Lower voice
- Avoid smells
- Keep room warm
- Lower pain scale targets
- Avoid vigorous techniques
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Hydro for tension headaches is always...
heat.
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General protocol for tension headaches
- Opening communications
- Resting
- Stroking/ general warming
- MF techniques
- Joint mobilization (pain free)
- Clearing
- Deeper warming
- Trigger point work
- Isolate specific muscles
- Always end with stretching
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What muscle has a common trigger point referral pattern to the occiput, around the eye, into the ear and across the forehead?
SCM
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