Structural changes of the cervical muscles in elder women with cervicogenic headache

The study demonstrated muscle atrophy with increased fatty infiltration in regionally select muscles of the upper and segmental cervical spine in older women with cervicogenic headache. While such changes and their influence on clinical symptoms are unknown, they may have management implications. Future research investigations are required to determine whether such alterations could be modified with specific exercise and modifications to daily living to positively influence clinical symptoms.