CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE

This study tests whether a one-month program of isometric neck exercises and posture advice can reduce cervicogenic headaches, stress, and sleep problems in 44 adolescents aged 13-19 who use smartphones at least 4 hours daily. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the …

This study tested whether adding a specific manual therapy technique called Passive Physiological Intervertebral Movements to a standard exercise program provides extra relief for people with cervicogenic headache, a headache that starts from the neck. Sixty-four adults with this…

This study looked at two types of physical therapy for people with cervicogenic headache (headaches that start from the neck). Forty adults aged 20 to 40 received either a muscle energy technique alone or combined with myofascial release over two weeks. The goal was to see which …

This study tested two gentle manual therapies—myofascial release (a massage-like technique) and Mulligan SNAG (a joint repositioning method)—in 40 adults with cervicogenic headache, a headache stemming from neck problems. Participants received one of the therapies three times a w…

This study tested a procedure called pulsed radiofrequency treatment on the greater occipital nerve at the C2 level in 25 people with cervicogenic headache who had not responded to other treatments. The goal was to see if it could reduce headache severity and frequency. The treat…

This study tested whether adding gaze-direction recognition training to standard physical therapy can reduce headaches and improve balance in people with cervicogenic headache (headache caused by neck issues). 38 adults aged 35-49 with this condition took part. Results showed tha…

This study looked at two hands-on treatments—kinesio taping and myofascial release—for people with cervicogenic headache, a headache that starts from neck problems. 81 adults with headaches for at least 3 months were split into three groups: one got myofascial release plus home e…

This study tested two different manual therapy techniques for people whose headaches come from their neck. 72 adults received either Mulligan SNAG (a gentle glide movement) or Active Release Technique (a soft tissue method) three times a week for four weeks. Researchers measured …

This study tested whether a special muscle relaxation technique (integrated neuromuscular inhibition) could help women with cervicogenic headache, a headache that starts from the neck. Forty women took part; all received standard medical care, but half also got the extra muscle t…

This study tested whether low or medium dose shock wave therapy can ease cervicogenic headaches (headaches that start from the neck). 135 people with neck pain and trigger points received either low dose, medium dose, or fake shock waves, plus exercises. Researchers measured head…

This completed study tested whether dry needling, acupressure, or both can ease cervicogenic headaches—headaches that start from the neck. 80 adults aged 20-50 with chronic symptoms were randomly assigned to one of four groups: dry needling, acupressure, both, or hot packs. Resea…

This study looked at how often lab technicians get cervicogenic headache – a headache that starts from neck problems. Researchers surveyed 217 lab techs who sit for 3+ hours a day and have had neck pain for at least a month. They used pain scales and questionnaires to measure hea…

This study looked at whether smartphone addiction makes cervicogenic headache (head pain that starts from the neck) worse. Researchers compared 78 adults with and without this headache type, using surveys to measure phone use, pain, mood, sleep, and quality of life. The goal was …

This completed study compared 72 adults with cervicogenic headache (headache from the neck) to healthy volunteers. Researchers used questionnaires to measure central sensitization (overactive pain signaling) and neuropathic pain (nerve pain). The goal was to see if these pain mec…