Among a group of 314 teenagers with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), researchers observed that those with comorbid migraines were more likely to have abnormal cervical posture, trigger points in the trapezius muscles, and neck pain. The findings … [Read more...]
Are Migraines and Asthma Linked?
Using a decade of data from a national database, South Korean researchers report that there appears to be a bidirectional relationship between migraines and asthma with migraineurs having a 37% increased risk for asthma and asthmatics having a 47% … [Read more...]
Do Migraines Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?
An analysis of data collected from 115,541 women enrolled in the Nurses' Health Study II indicates that migraines may be an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The researchers found that women with a history of migraines had a greater … [Read more...]
Trigger Points and Women with Migraines
A trigger point is a hyperirritable spot in the tissue surrounding a muscle that many people commonly refer to as a "knot." In this study, researchers examined the head, neck, and shoulder regions of 143 women with either episodic or chronic … [Read more...]