A new study shows body pain is more common and widespread in people with migraine or tension-type headache, and may be linked to a greater disease burden. Molly O'Brien breaks down the study in this Migraine Minute News Update.

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Script: According to a study published in the Journal of Headache and Pain, body pain is more prevalent and widespread in people with either migraine or tension-type headache.

Researchers in South Korea wanted to better understand the relationship between headache and body pain. They reviewed data from 1,870 people, finding that those with migraine or tension-type headaches reported more body pain than those without.

The location of pain differed between groups. Migraine was linked with neck pain, while tension-type headache showed a link to upper back pain.

The study also found that the more widespread and intense the body pain, the greater the headache burden, including more frequent and severe monthly headache days, lower quality of life, along with more depression, anxiety, and insomnia.

Researchers say the findings may point to central sensitization, where the brain and spinal cord become overly sensitive to pain signals.