occipital neuralgia

December 11, 2019December 9, 2019

What Do You Do When the Pain Stops?

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

If pain has one redeeming quality, it’s how good it feels when it stops. Every morning for the past six weeks, I’ve been awakened by the pain of occipital neuralgia. ... Read more

December 4, 2019December 3, 2019

Trigger Points and Tender Points: What’s the Difference?

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

When discussing fibromyalgia and myofascial pain disorder, the terms “trigger points” and “tender points” are a common source of confusion. Tender points are commonly associated with fibromyalgia, whereas trigger points ... Read more

June 27, 2018June 25, 2018

Less Than Perfect Posture Contributed to Muscle Pain

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I have never given much thought to my posture. I do remember, however, walking around the house with a book on my head during childhood. I always considered this to be ... Read more

March 7, 2018March 6, 2018

The Attack Plan for Treating My Head Pain

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Almost every fibromyalgia patient I know suffers from migraine headaches. I’m fortunate to be one of the exceptions. However, I’ve had my share of various other types of headaches. I ... Read more