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Introduction: Patients with tension-type headache (TTH) are characterized by recurrent pain that can become disabling. Identifying the dietary triggers of headaches has led to defining dietary strategies to prevent this disease. In fact, excessive dietary intake of Omega-6 (ω-6) fatty acids, or an ω-6: ω3 ≥ 5 ratio, typical of Western diets, has been associated with a higher prevalence of headaches. The objectives of the present study were to compare dietary fatty acid intake between participants with and without chronic TTH and to investigate the association between dietary fatty acid intake, pain characteristics, and quality of life in patients with chronic TTH. Methods: An observational study was conducted, comparing healthy participants (n = 24) and participants diagnosed with chronic TTH for more than six months (n = 24). The variables analyzed were dietary fatty acid intake variables, the Headache Impact Test (HIT-6), and the characteristics of the headache episodes (intensity, frequency, and duration). Results: The TTH group reported a significantly higher intake of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) but similar intakes of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), and ω-6: ω-3 ratio when compared to controls. Furthermore, in the TTH group, the Ω-6 fatty acid intake was associated with more intense headache episodes. In addition, the TTH group reported a significant impact of headaches on their activities of daily living according to the HIT-6. Conclusions: Higher intakes of SFAs and Ω-6 fatty acids were associated with more severe headache episodes in patients with TTH. Therefore, the characteristics of the diet, in particular the dietary fatty acid intake, should be considered when treating these patients. Sin financiación 4.964 JCR (2021) Q2, 55/172 Medicine, General & Internal 1.040 SJR (2021) Q1, 438/2489 Medicine (miscellaneous) No data IDR 2021 UEM

Background. Chronic tension-type headache is the primary headache with the highest prevalence. The present study is aimed at analyzing the associations between patient self-efficacy and headache impact with pain characteristics, kinesiophobia, anxiety sensitivity, and physical activity levels in subjects with chronic tension-type headache. Materials and Methods. An observational descriptive study was carried out. A total sample of 42 participants was recruited at university environment with diagnosis of tension-type headache. Headache characteristics (frequency, intensity, and duration), physical activity levels, pain related-self-efficacy, kinesiophobia, anxiety sensitivity, and headache impact were measured. Results. The HIT-6 ( 61.05 ± 6.38 ) score showed significant moderate positive correlations with the ASI-3 score ( 17.64 ± 16.22 ; r = 0.47 ) and moderate negative correlations with the self-efficacy in the domains of pain management ( 31.9 ± 10.28 ; r = − 0.43 ) and coping with symptoms ( 53.81 ± 14.19 ; r = − 0.47 ). ASI-3 score had a negative large correlation with self-efficacy in the domains of pain management ( r = − 0.59 ), physical function ( 53.36 ± 7.99 ; r = − 0.55 ), and coping with symptoms ( r = − 0.68 ). Physical activity levels showed positive moderate correlations with the self-efficacy in the domain of physical function ( r = 0.41 ). Linear regression models determined that the self-efficacy and anxiety sensitivity with showed a significant relationship with the HIT-6 score ( R 2 = 0.262 ; p = 0.008 ) and with the ASI-3 score ( R 2 = 0.565 ; p < 0.001 ). In addition, no correlations were found between pain intensity, duration or frecuency with psychosocial factors, or headache impact. Conclusions. The present study showed that patients with chronic tension-type headache had a great negative impact on daily tasks and physical activity levels, which were associated with higher anxiety levels and lower self-efficacy.

Background and objectives: Chronic tension-type headache (TTH) is the type of headache with the highest prevalence. The involvement of musculoskeletal structures in TTH is supported by evidence in the scientific literature. Among these, deep cervical muscle strength appears to be related to the function of the cervical spine and the clinical characteristics of TTH. This study aimed to correlate anatomical, functional, and psychological variables in patients with TTH. Materials and methods: An observational descriptive study was carried out with 22 participants diagnosed with TTH for at least six months. The characteristics of headaches, including ultrasound-based deep neck flexor and extensor muscle thickness, range of motion (ROM), and pressure pain threshold (PPT), were recorded. We also conducted the Pain Vigilance and Awareness Questionnaire (PVAQ) and the Craniocervical Flexion Test (CCFT). Results: Moderate–large negative correlations were found between the PVAQ and the muscle thickness of right deep flexors contracted (r = −0.52; p = 0.01), left multifidus contracted (r = −0.44; p = 0.04), right multifidus at rest (r = −0.48; p = 0.02), and right multifidus contracted (r = −0.45; p = 0.04). Moderate–large positive correlations were found between the CCFT score and the left cervical rotation ROM (r = 0.53; p = 0.01), right cervical rotation ROM (r = 0.48; p = 0.03), muscle thickness of left multifidus contracted (r = 0.50; p = 0.02), and muscle thickness of right multifidus at rest (r = 0.51; p = 0.02). The muscle thickness of the contracted right deep cervical flexors showed a moderate negative correlation with headache intensity (r = −0.464; p = 0.03). No correlations were found between PPT and the rest of the variables analyzed. Conclusions: In patients with TTH, a higher thickness of deep cervical muscles was associated with higher ROM and higher scores in the CCFT. In turn, the thickness of deep cervical muscles showed negative correlations with pain hypervigilance and headache intensity. These results contribute to a better understanding of the physical and psychosocial factors contributing to the development of TTH, which is useful for implementing appropriate prevention and treatment measures. Sin financiación 2.948 JCR (2021) Q3, 87/172 Medicine, General & Internal 0.536 SJR (2021) Q2, 1154/2489 Medicine (miscellaneous) No data IDR 2020 UEM

Tension-type headache (TTH) is a significant public health problem. The myofascial trigger points in the masticatory and cervical muscles are related to pain located in the temporomandibular joint, face, and cranium according to specific patterns. Thus, therapeutic procedures should be directed to myofascial trigger points rather than to the area of referred pain. For this purpose, the massage therapy combined with the topical heat can provide effective results due to the increase of the local microcirculation, improving tissue perfusion and promoting muscle relaxation. In this study we investigated the effects of manual therapy associated with topical heat therapy in TTH pain. This is a single-arm study composed of 13 participants with TTH (females), which were submitted to a three-month research protocol. In the first month , they filled out a pain diary and then they were evaluated. In the following month, the treatment protocol was applied (8 sessions of 45 minutes, twice a week, involving massage for skin desensitization, myofascial trigger point deactivation and stretching (friction massage) on masticatory and trapezius muscles after the topical heat). Then, in the third month (follow-up period), the participants were instructed to fill out the pain diary once again. We observed a significant decrease in pain intensity in TTH episodes, and medication intake after treatment and it keeps decreasing in follow-up. We conclude that the combination of manual therapy protocol and topical heat reduced pain and episodes related to TTH, and self-medication use in our sample. RESUMO A cefaleia do tipo tensional (CTT) é um relevante problema de saúde pública. Os pontos-gatilho miofasciais nos músculos mastigatórios e do pescoço referem-se a dor na articulação temporomandibular, face e crânio, de acordo com padrões específicos, e os procedimentos terapêuticos devem ser direcionados para essas áreas, ao invés de zonas de dor referida. Assim, a massagem terapêutica pode proporcionar resultados efetivos quando combinada ao calor superficial, aumentando a microcirculação local, melhorando a perfusão de tecido e promovendo o relaxamento muscular. Desse modo, investigamos os efeitos da terapia manual associada ao calor superficial na CTT. Este é um estudo de braço único, envolvendo 13 participantes com CTT do gênero feminino, as quais foram submetidas a um protocolo de pesquisa de três meses. No primeiro mês (efeito de controle), elas foram avaliadas e preencheram o diário da dor. No mês seguinte, o protocolo de tratamento foi aplicado (8 sessões de 45 minutos, duas vezes por semana, envolvendo massagem para dessensibilização da pele, alongamento e desativação do ponto de gatilho miofascial (massagem de fricção) nos músculos mastigatório e trapézio, após o calor superficial). No terceiro mês (período de seguimento), as participantes foram instruídas a preencher novamente o diário da dor. Observamos uma diminuição significativa da intensidade da dor, dos episódios de CTT e da ingestão medicamentosa após o tratamento, que persistiram no período de seguimento. Concluímos que a combinação do protocolo de terapia manual e do calor superficial reduziu a dor e crises relacionadas a CTT e a automedicação na amostra estudada. RESUMEN La cefalea de tipo tensional (CTT) es un relevante problema de salud pública. Los puntos gatillo miofasciales en los músculos masticatorios y del cuello se refieren al dolor en la articulación temporomandibular, la cara y el cráneo según los patrones específicos, y los procedimientos terapéuticos deben dirigirse más a estas áreas que a las que refieren el dolor. Ante esto, el masaje terapéutico asociado con el calor superficial puede ser eficaz, aumentando la microcirculación local, mejorando la perfusión tisular y promoviendo la relajación muscular. En este sentido, investigamos los efectos de la terapia manual asociada con el calor superficial en la CTT. Este es un estudio de un solo brazo, realizado con 13 participantes con CTT del género femenino, que se sometieron a un protocolo de investigación de tres meses. En el primer mes (efecto de control), las participantes se sometieron a evaluación y completaron el diario del dolor. En el mes siguiente se aplicó el protocolo de tratamiento (8 sesiones de 45 minutos, dos veces por semana, con masaje para desensibilización cutánea, estiramiento y desactivación del punto gatillo miofascial -masaje de fricción- en los músculos masticatorio y el trapecio, después del calor superficial). En el tercer mes (periodo de monitoreo), las participantes volvieran a completar el diario del dolor. Observamos una disminución significativa de la intensidad del dolor, los episodios de CTT y la ingesta de fármacos después del tratamiento, que persistió en el periodo de monitoreo. Concluimos que el protocolo de terapia manual asociado con calor superficial redujo el dolor y crisis relacionados con la CTT y la automedicación en la muestra estudiada.

Objetivos: Este estudio evaluó la asociación entre cefalea de tipo tensional y disfunción temporomandibular en adultos jóvenes del servicio de Neurología y Estomatología del Centro Médico Naval Cirujano Mayor Santiago Távara "CMST" durante el periodo de setiembre a diciembre del 2015. Material y métodos: Los 154 pacientes adultos jóvenes (18 a 30 años) fueron divididos en dos grupos, el primer grupo de 77 pacientes con diagnóstico de cefalea de tipo tensional y un grupo control de 77 pacientes sin diagnóstico de cefalea de tipo tensional. Se ejecutó un estudio piloto considerando criterios de inclusión y exclusión, luego los pacientes desarrollaron el cuestionario de síntomas del DC/TMD para finalmente realizar el examen clínico del Eje I. Resultados: La presencia de disfunción temporomandibular en el grupo de cefalea de tipo tensional fue de 71,4% y para el grupo control de 11,7%. En los pacientes diagnosticados con disfunción temporomandibular, predominó la presencia de desórdenes intraarticulares con un 59,7% para el grupo de cefalea de tipo tensional y 7,8% para el grupo control respectivamente. Se encontró asociación significativa entre cefalea de tipo tensional y disfunción temporomandibular (X2= 56,57; p=0,000) y en cuanto a la presencia de los grados de disfunción temporomandibular se encontró diferencia estadísticamente significativa (U=1252,50; p=0,000). Conclusiones: Existe asociación entre cefalea de tipo tensional y disfunción temporomandibular. Los pacientes con cefalea de tipo tensional presentaron desórdenes intraarticulares. Objectives: This study evaluated the association between tension-type headache and temporomandibular dysfuntion according to the Index Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) in patients at the Neurology and Dentistry services of Navy Medical Center Major Surgeon Santiago Tavara "CMST" during the period from september to december of 2015. Material and methods: 154 young adult patients (18-30 years) divided into two groups, the first group of 77 patients with a diagnosis of Tension-type headache and a control group of 77 patients who did not suffer from Tension-type headache. A pilot study under certain inclusion and exclusion criteria was executed, then the patients solved a symptom questionnaire and subsequently underwent a clinical examination of the DC/TMD Axis I. Results: The presence of Temporomandibular Dysfunction in Tension-type headache group was 71.4% and in the control group 11.7%. Besides the degree of Temporomandibular Dysfunction predominant both in Tension-type headache group and the control group was the intraarticular disorders with 59.7% and 7.8% respectively. There is a significant association between Tension-type headache and temporomandibular dysfunction (X2 = 56.57; p = 0.000) and a statistically significant difference between the degrees of Temporomandibular Dysfunction (U = 1252.50; p = 0.000). Conclusions: There is association between Tension-type headache and temporomandibular dysfunction. Tension-type headache patients were diagnosed with intraarticular disorders.

RESUMEN: Introducción: la cefalea es común en la infancia y su frecuencia aumenta en la adolescencia; raras veces está relacionada con enfermedades graves, pero sí repercute negativamente en la calidad de vida. Objetivo: determinar las características clínicas y epidemiológicas de la cefalea en una cohorte de niños, clasificarla y evaluar la respuesta al tratamiento profiláctico. Métodos: estudio descriptivo, prospectivo y longitudinal en el que se analizaron las siguientes variables: edad, sexo, antecedentes perinatales y personales, historia familiar de cefalea, características de los episodios, tratamiento recibido y respuesta al mismo. Se clasificaron los casos de acuerdo con los criterios de la Sociedad Internacional de Cefalea y según su patrón temporal. Resultados: el grupo más afectado fueron los escolares y predominaron las niñas. El antecedente familiar de migraña estuvo presente en 64,7%. Predominó la migraña sin aura (63,9%). Recibieron tratamiento profiláctico 88,6% y hubo buena respuesta en 88,2%. Los estudios de neuroimágenes y el EEG hechos de rutina no tuvieron utilidad. Conclusiones: no existen criterios estandarizados para la clasificación de la cefalea en la infancia, pero debe hacerse un seguimiento adecuado de todos los síntomas para validar los criterios diagnósticos y reducir el impacto negativo sobre la calidad de vida. ABSTRACT: Introduction: headache is common in children, and its frequency increases during adolescence; it is rarely related with severe diseases, but it does affect the quality of life. Objective: To determine the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of headache in a cohort of children, to classify the episodes, and to evaluate responses to prophylactic treatment. Methods: Prospective, descriptive, longitudinal study. The following variables were analyzed: age, sex, perinatal and personal history, family history of headache, characteristics of the episode, prophylactic treatment and response to it. Cases were classified according to the International Headache Society and the temporal pattern of episodes. Results: Schoolchildren and girls were more affected. Family history of migraine was present in 64.7%. Migraine without aura was predominant (63.9%). Prophylactic treatment was given to 88.6% and responses to it were good in 88.2%. Routinely done neuro-images studies and EEG were not useful. Conclusion: Although standardized criteria for the classification of headache in children are not available, an appropriate follow-up of symptoms must be done in order to validate the diagnostic criteria, and to reduce the negative impact on the quality of life.