Effect of Temporo-parietal Fascia Trigger Point Release on Tension-Type Headache

The main cause of TTH is the formation of MTrPs, which results in myofascial dysfunction and muscular pain in the forehead, cervical region, and shoulders. There is evidence that MTrPs have widespread pain-to-pressure sensitivity, indicating that they might play an essential role in the process of TTH sensitization. Palpable nodules and tenderness in temporalis muscles is commonly seen in patients with TTH which can be managed by MTrP release. Release of trigger points and MFR allows for the reduction of fascial limitations by reducing the fascial limitation by reducing the actin-myosin overlap by lengthening the muscle.
Patients with TTH frequently complains of pain and difficulty performing daily activities. Myofascial trigger point release found to be efficient at relieving pain and improving QOL in patients suffering from TTH. Thus, the study's purpose was to implement and assess the effect of MTrP release over temporo-parietal fascia in managing individuals with TTH.

TTH（颞下颌关节紊乱症）之主因在于肌筋膜扳机点（MTrPs）的形成，此现象导致额部、颈项及肩部肌肉出现肌筋膜功能障碍及疼痛。研究表明，MTrPs普遍存在痛觉对压力的敏感性，这表明它们可能在TTH敏感化过程中扮演着至关重要的角色。颞肌中常见的可触及结节和压痛在TTH患者中尤为常见，可通过肌筋膜扳机点的释放得到缓解。扳机点的释放和肌肉放松技术（MFR）通过延长肌肉，减少肌动蛋白-肌球蛋白的重叠，从而降低肌筋膜的局限性。TTH患者常诉疼痛及日常活动困难。肌筋膜扳机点释放被证实能有效缓解疼痛并提高TTH患者的生存质量。因此，本研究旨在实施并评估肌筋膜扳机点释放对颞顶筋膜在管理TTH患者过程中的效果。