Neck muscle therapy for headaches that start in the neck
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This study tests whether adding a special neck muscle relaxation technique to posture correction exercises helps reduce headaches that come from the neck. If you have frequent one-sided headaches that start in your neck, this treatment might help you feel better and move more easily.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 60 years old
- Your headache pain is usually on one side of your head
- Your headache is brought on or made worse by pressing on the upper neck or by certain neck movements or positions
- You have headaches at least once a week for the past 3 months or longer
- Your headache pain is at least a moderate level (scoring 20 out of 100 on a pain scale)
- Your headache or neck pain affects your daily activities (like work or sleep) to a noticeable degree
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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