Background And Objectives: Myofascial trigger points are often not considered in the differential diagnosis of headaches.
Methods: A patient who presented with severe bifrontal headaches was treated by injections of the sternocleidomastoid muscle trigger points with local anesthetics.
Results: The patient experienced complete resolution of all symptoms, which had not reappeared after 14 months.
Conclusions: Myofascial pain may mimic other disorders, and myofascial headaches can be easily treated once properly diagnosed.
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