Splenius Capitis Muscle Syndrome typically mimics the patterns of temporal tendinitis and migraine headache. Usually, the pain is described as being in the back of the head, with noticeable pressure behind the eye, sensitivity to light, pain radiating to the neck, shoulder, and arm at times, and/or nausea and vomiting when pain is intense. Splenius Capitis Muscle Syndrome is often caused by motor vehicular trauma, blunt trauma, falls, and in particular, postural situations where superior and inferior lateral oblique movements of the head on the neck occur. The most effective way to confirm the diagnosis of Splenius Capitis Muscle Syndrome is to put pressure on the back of the head by the hair line where the head and the neck attaches. If the area is painful, it’s best to get it looked at. At an early stage, massage may be helpful. Anti-inflammatory injections may be required in case of chronic inflammation and severe pain.

Perla Lopez RMT., www.nateramassage.com