The role of temporomandibular disorders and cervical dysfunction in tension-type headache.
It has been estimated that 30% to 80% of the population has at least one tension-type headache each year. Tension-type headaches can be located in any region of the head, which can confuse a differential diagnosis with temporomandibular joint disorders and cervical dysfunction. The roles of temporomandibular joint disorders and cervical dysfunction in tension-type headache are evaluated. Definitions, pathophysiology, and treatment considerations for each are discussed.
The Pain Center, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, 444 South San Vicente Blvd. #1101, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA. GraffS@cshs.org
Steven B
SB
Graff-Radford
Alan C
AC
Newman
D002572:Cervical Plexus / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D018781:Tension-Type Headache / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy