Neck therapy techniques for headaches from the neck
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This study compares two non-drug treatments for cervicogenic headaches (headaches caused by neck problems). One uses a hands-on technique to improve neck movement, and the other uses exercises to improve your body's sense of position. Both aim to reduce headache pain and improve neck function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have neck pain followed by a headache that is usually on one side, starting in the neck and spreading to the front of your head or temple.
- Your headache pain is rated between 3 and 8 out of 10 (where 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst possible).
- Your headache comes from a problem in the neck, and pressing on the upper neck makes the headache come on.
- You do not have other types of headaches like migraines, or headaches from sinus, tumors, nerve, or jaw problems.
- You have not had any physical therapy for this in the last three months, and you are not taking painkillers or corticosteroids.
- You do not have any serious medical conditions (like heart disease, neurological issues, or prior brain/spine surgery) that would make manual therapy unsafe.
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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