Neck exercises for headaches caused by neck problems
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests two types of neck exercises to treat headaches that start in the neck and travel to the head. The exercises focus on strengthening neck muscles and retraining how your neck moves to reduce pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- Your headache is one-sided and comes with neck pain on the same side
- Your headache gets worse when you move your neck or hold positions for a long time
- A doctor can recreate your headache by moving your upper neck in specific ways
- Your upper neck cannot move as much as it should
- You do not have nerve pain shooting down your arm
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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