Tratamento de cefaleia do tipo tensional com aplicação de liberação miofascial da linha superficial posterior dos trilhos anatômicos de Thomas Myers.

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Tension-type headache (TTH), one of the most prevalent, is characterized by a sensation of bilateral pressure or tightness in the head. Its pathophysiology involves multiple factors, with muscle tension being one of the main contributors. The overload present in this tissue can be treated by myofascial release, relieving tension and pain felt in the muscle tissue and its connective tissue network (fascia). These impairments in the musculoskeletal system trigger compensations throughout the body and can generate changes in traction lines called Anatomy Trains by Thomas Myers. The aim of this study was to evaluate how myofascial release of the superficial back line (SBL) acts in cases of TTH and its musculoskeletal alterations. Methods: This is an exploratory observational study of quantitative and descriptive character. The intervention consisted of four sessions held over a month, with a weekly consultation, in which the myofascial release technique was applied to the SBL and to evaluate the effects, the frequency of the crises and intensity of the TTH pain was questioned through the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the presence of trigger points in the SBL was also verified and a thermographic camera was used. Results: Among the factors that were analyzed, the ones that presented the greatest results were in relation to pain intensity and frequency of TTH crises. In addition, through the thermographic records, a reduction in trigger points was also observed due to the decrease in hyper radiant areas and local temperature. Conclusion: Myofascial release of the posterior back line proved to be an effective alternative in the treatment of tension-type headache.