Reinvestigation of the dysfunction in neck and shoulder girdle muscles as the reason of cervicogenic headache among office workers

Huber, Juliusz; Lisiński, Przemysław; Polowczyk, Agnieszka

doi:10.3109/09638288.2012.709306

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“…3,4 Mean value of mcEMG amplitude recorded from abductor pollicis brevis muscle discriminated patients well. sEMG frequency index does not present the diagnostic value, previous studies described mainly abnormal activity of neck and shoulder girdle muscles.…”

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“…24 sEMG recordings from sternocleidomastoid, trapezius, biceps brachii and abductor pollicis brevis muscles were bilaterally performed both at rest (rEMG) and during their maximal contraction (mcEMG) lasting 5 seconds. 3,4,23,25 The parameters of average amplitude and frequency index were analyzed. The frequency index from 5 to 1 (5 ->95Hz, 4 -95-70Hz, 3 -65-40Hz, 2 -35-10Hz, 1 -<10Hz) evaluated the recruitment pattern of motor units action potentials.…”

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“…Nerves were stimulated with electrical pulses (rectangular, 0.2ms duration, at 1Hz, intensity from 0 to 80mA) bilaterally at the Erb's point and at pre-wrist area, evoked potentials were recorded from biceps brachii and abductor pollicis brevis muscles. 4,22 M-waves amplitudes, latencies and corresponding conduction velocities of nerve impulses were calculated. F-waves amplitudes and frequencies (during twenty positive recordings of M waves) were analysed.…”

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“…1,2 They were described in patients with myofascial pain syndrome 3,4 and defined as temporary according to Panjabi's concept. 5 Little is known about abnormalities in muscles function in patients with cervical disc-root conflict arising from the segmental spine instability and degenerative disease termed originally by Panjabi as "stiffness".…”

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Evolution of Muscles Dysfunction From Myofascial Pain Syndrome Through Cervical Disc-Root Conflict to Degenerative Spine Disease

Lisiński¹,

Huber

2017

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2017

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“…(29) Trigger points have been identi ed in those with CGH in the upper trapezius, SCM, erector spinae, and suboccipital muscles. (27,30) Trigger points of the SCM can produce a unilateral referred pain over the forehead and around the ipsilateral eye and ear as seen in CGH. (31) It has been demonstrated that CGH is caused by dysfunction of the upper cervical spine.…”

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Cervicogenic Headache and the Relationship Between the Position and Movement of the Upper Cervical Spine and Dura

Sillevis¹,

Shamus²,

Wyss³

2020

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Background: It has been demonstrated that cervicogenic headaches (CGH) is caused by dysfunction of the upper cervical spine. Due the soft tissue connection between muscle, cervical fascia and dura, this region might contribute to the development of CGH’s. This study evaluated if subjects with CGH have concurrent neural tension signs. The secondary aim of this study was to investigate if there is a correlation between the position of atlas and mobility of atlantoaxial joint in those experiencing cervicogenic headaches compared to a healthy control group.Methods: A convenience sample of 60 subjects were recruited for this study. Each subjected completed self-reported outcome measures, after which the passive neck flexion rotation test, upper limb tension test (ULTT), slump test, and straight leg raise test (SLR) was performed by the physical therapist.Outcomes: There was a significant difference in the passive atlantoaxial rotation to the right between the CGH and the control group p = 0.025. There was a no statistically significance in left rotation. There was no significant relationship between CGH and the ULTT, slump ad SLR with P > 0.05. The position of atlas was significantly related with CGH with P < 0.001 and position of atlas was significantly related to AA motion with p < 0.001Discussion: The results of this study demonstrate that there is a direct relationship between the position of atlas, unilateral restriction in AA rotation, and the presence of CGH’s. The presence of fascial connections between structures of the high cervical spine and the dura motion could result in dural tension and should be considered by physical therapists when managing patients with CGH. The use of the ULTT, Slump test, and SLR test do not appear beneficial identifying those with CGH.

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Exercises for mechanical neck disorders

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Gross

Goldsmith

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No high quality evidence was found, indicating that there is still uncertainty about the effectiveness of exercise for neck pain. Using specific strengthening exercises as a part of routine practice for chronic neck pain, cervicogenic headache and radiculopathy may be beneficial. Research showed the use of strengthening and endurance exercises for the cervico-scapulothoracic and shoulder may be beneficial in reducing pain and improving function. However, when only stretching exercises were used no beneficial effects may be expected. Future research should explore optimal dosage.

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Reinvestigation of the dysfunction in neck and shoulder girdle muscles as the reason of cervicogenic headache among office workers

Abstract: Dysfunction of trapezius muscle was most responsible for CEH etiology. Proposed algorithm of kinesiotherapy was effective as complementary method of the CEH patients treatment.

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Evolution of Muscles Dysfunction From Myofascial Pain Syndrome Through Cervical Disc-Root Conflict to Degenerative Spine Disease

Evolution of Muscles Dysfunction From Myofascial Pain Syndrome Through Cervical Disc-Root Conflict to Degenerative Spine Disease

Cervicogenic Headache and the Relationship Between the Position and Movement of the Upper Cervical Spine and Dura

Exercises for mechanical neck disorders

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