Splenius capitis myalgi.

The splenius capitis is the muscle that has a pain pattern that goes almost like a point on the top of the head. Splenius capitis can cause or be involved in headaches. This can occur if it becomes overactive and dysfunctional. A so-called splenius capitis myalgi. Splenius capitis is quite unique when it comes to pain patterns. Regular self-massage, stretching, specific training and eventual treatment by a musculoskeletal expert (chiropractor, physiotherapist, manual therapist) are all examples of measures that can help you get rid of myalgia.

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Other more temporary measures may be painkillers, tiger balm, cold therapy or the like.

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Here you can see an illustration that shows the muscle attachments of the splenius capitis, from the back of the cervical vertebrae and the upper thoracic vertebrae up to the back of the head (mastoid):

Splenius capitis myalgi - Photo Wikimedia

Here you can see an illustration that shows the pain pattern (referenced pain from muscle knot) for splenius capitis:

Splenius capitis trigger point pain pattern - Photo Wiki

Splenius capitis can cause or be involved in upper neck pain, neck stiffness and headaches - as well as a depressing feeling on top of the head.

Getting started with more training? Exercise and movement are good for muscles and joints - check out these recommendations:

• Chin-up / pull-up exercise bar can be an excellent exercise tool to have at home. It can be attached and detached from the door frame without the use of a drill or tool.
• Cross-trainer / ellipse machine: Excellent fitness training. Good for promoting movement in the body and exercising overall.
• Kettlebells is a very effective form of training that produces fast and good results.
• Rowing Machines is one of the best forms of training you can use to get good overall strength.
• Spinning ergometer bike: Good to have at home, so you can increase the amount of exercise throughout the year and get better fitness.

Also read:

- Can a special pillow really prevent headaches and neck pain?

- Headache (Learn more about the causes of headaches and what you can do to relieve it)

- Pain in the neck (Learn more about the causes of neck pain and what you can do to get rid of them)

- Pain in the muscles (Why does it really hurt your muscles? Learn more here.)

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