Release technique and exercises for cervicogenic headache
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a gentle hands-on therapy called myofascial release, alone or with exercises, can improve the neck curve, sleep, and mood in people whose headaches come from a neck problem. If you have headaches that start from your neck, this might help you find relief.
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Who can take part
- Your headaches come from a neck disorder, not from migraine or tension headaches.
- You are between 20 and 55 years old.
- You have not had neck surgery or injections in the neck or head in the past 6 months.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are not currently in another neck therapy or physical therapy for your neck.
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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