SCM is the prominent muscle running from your sternum and clavicle to your skull. When your head shifts forward relative to your shoulders and your cervical spine extends to keep your eyes level, this muscle adapts by maintaining a contracted state to support the increased leverage demands. Your nervous system interprets this chronic tension as normal, making the muscle resistant to simple stretching. Over time, this creates trigger points and may refer pain to your temples, behind your eyes, an

The sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle, located on each side of the neck, can contribute to neck pain and headaches due to tension, strain, or trigger points within the muscle. When the SCM muscle becomes tight or contracted, it can lead to referred pain patterns, meaning the pain may be felt not only in the neck but also in the head. | Physical Therapy Session

The SCM trigger points are unique in that they can produce a copious amount of symptoms that appear to have nothing to do with the musculoskeletal system. Listed below are some of symptoms and disorders that can be produced by these trigger points: Tension Headache Migraine Headache Facial Neuralgia Sore Throat/Difficulty Swallowing Visual Disturbances Eye Problems Dizziness/Vertigo Tinnitus/Ringing in Ears Hearing Impairment Stiff Neck/Neck Pain Shoulder Pain Upper Chest Pain Pain, Tingling, Nu