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Model May Reframe Tension-Type Headache

Proposed framework organizes interacting factors into four domains to guide personalized assessment

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A recent narrative review identifies tension-type headache (TTH) as a complex condition shaped by interacting musculoskeletal, neurophysiological, psychosocial, and lifestyle factors, rather than a singular cause. Researchers assessed 32 studies involving adults diagnosed with TTH, revealing that musculoskeletal dysfunction is associated with headache expression, particularly in episodic forms. The review proposes a multidomain framework for understanding TTH, highlighting clinical assessment methods and areas for future research to validate the proposed model for better diagnosis and treatment.

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Model May Reframe Tension-Type Headache

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 1, 2026

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