Table 4 Pressure pain thresholds (PPT, kPa) in individuals with tension-type headache depending on the self-reported perception of pain relief with medication (n = 136)
Temporalis muscle | C5-C6 zygapophyseal joint | Second metacarpal | Tibialis anterior muscle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Relief (n = 16) | ||||
Right side | 220.6 (201.4, 239.8) | 221.9 (191.9, 251.9) | 288.0 (264.1, 311.9) | 415.7 (381.5, 449.9) |
Left side | 215.4 (194.4, 236.4) | 215.6 (182.1, 249.1) | 284.1 (254.4, 313.8) | 424.9 (395.4, 454.4) |
Moderate Relief (n = 81) | ||||
Right side | 215.7 (197.4, 234.0) | 208.9 (184.8, 233.0) | 253.6 (234.5, 272.7) | 416.5 (377.2, 455.8) |
Left side | 194.8 (177.8, 211.8) | 205.6 (183.8, 227.4) | 243.4 (224.4, 262.4) | 400.6 (364.4, 436.8) |
Total Relief (n = 39) | ||||
Right side | 217.1 (190.8, 243.4) | 198.2 (175.2, 221.3) | 238.9 (210.2, 267.6) | 417.8 (379.8, 455.8) |
Left side | 198.3 (179.4, 217.2) | 193.4 (171.9, 214.9) | 231.9 (210.2, 253.6) | 404.7 (367.6, 441.8) |