Osteopathic treatment for neck muscles in women with tension headaches
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This study looks at whether osteopathic treatment can help relax the neck muscles and reduce tension headaches in women. If you join, you may receive hands-on therapy that could ease your headache symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You have tension-type headaches
- You are 18 years of age or older
- You do not have limited neck mobility
- You do not have neck or shoulder pain during your headache episodes
- You do not have other types of headaches (like migraines or cervicogenic headaches)
- You have not had other treatments or taken pain medication in the days before the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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