Manual therapy vs. exercise for neck-related headaches
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two non-drug treatments for headaches that start in the neck. It tests whether hands-on therapy or a program of exercises works better to reduce pain and improve daily life.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- A doctor has told you that you have a headache that comes from your neck (cervicogenic headache).
- You have not had surgery on your neck, head, or spine.
- You have not had treatments for this headache in the last 6 months (like physical therapy, massage, or other therapies).
- You have not been exercising regularly in the last 6 months.
- You don't have migraines, fibromyalgia, or a psychiatric condition.
Quick eligibility check
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