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January 20th, 2010

Hello, i have been experiencing a pain on the back of my head on the right side it's constant lasts all day since i wake up and it's always on the right side,i would be grateful if someone could give me an answer.
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Dr. Antonio Marotta

replied January 21st, 2010

Headache and Migraines Answer A9382

You may have what is called a trigger point. A trigger point is an spot in a muscle that is very tense and causes pain. Usually a trigger point will cause pain in a different area other than the point itself. This is called a trigger point referral. One Treatment for this is to just push into the spot until the tenderness is LESS (not gone). Look around for other spots in the muscle and treat those as well.

Antonio Marotta, D.C.

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