Comparing two gentle therapies for cervicogenic headache
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two gentle hands-on therapies (strain-counterstrain and muscle energy techniques) to see which one better reduces neck pain and disability in people with cervicogenic headache.
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Who can take part
- You have cervicogenic headache (headache that starts from your neck).
- Your headache is not caused by a recent neck injury or surgery on your head or neck.
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