Abstract
Patients with Tension headache exhibit increased presence and tenderness of myofascial trigger point (MTrPs). Low level laser (LLL) Techniques considered effective therapy techniques in treatment of (MTrPs). Yet difference in efficacy of LLL and other modalities are not evaluated formally. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of trigger point laser puncture by comparing it with a standard technique such as myofascial release in treating the patients with (TTH). Methods: 40 females' patients had participated in this study and they were randomly assigned in two groups (group A, B). With age ranged from 25 to 39 years. Group (A) consisted of 20 patients with mean age 30.8 +/- years, received Myofascial trigger point Release technique. Group (B) consisted of 20 patients with mean age 31.5 years, received low level laser puncture and the same Myofascial trigger point Release which applied to group (A). Outcome measures: Headache disability index to assess the distress and disability that are experienced as a result of chronic headaches and Pressure pain algometer for PPT. Result: The results revealed that there was no significant difference between myofascial release (MFR) and low level laser Techniques on (TTH). Conclusion: Both modalities were shown to be effective in reducing pain level of headache and improving MTrPs in patients with (TTH)