CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE

This study compared two physical therapy approaches for people with cervicogenic headaches, which are headaches caused by neck problems. Researchers tested whether Kinesio taping (special elastic tape) or myofascial release (a hands-on massage technique) worked better than just d…

This study tested whether a specific hands-on muscle therapy could help women with chronic headaches that start in the neck. All 40 participants received standard medication, but half also received the special therapy three times a week for a month. Researchers measured changes i…

This study tested whether dry needling (inserting thin needles into tight muscles) or acupressure (applying pressure to specific points) works better for reducing pain from headaches that start in the neck. Researchers compared these treatments, their combination, and a simple ho…

This study tested a procedure called pulsed radiofrequency to treat headaches that start in the neck (cervicogenic headaches). It was for people whose headaches did not improve enough with standard medications or physical therapy. Doctors used ultrasound to guide the treatment, w…

This study compared two different hands-on physiotherapy techniques to see which is better for treating headaches that come from the neck. Forty adults with these cervicogenic headaches received either gentle joint mobilization (Mulligan Concept) or a massage-like muscle release …

This study tested whether adding a specific head-movement training exercise to standard physical therapy could better reduce headaches and improve balance in people with headaches that start in the neck. 38 adults with these neck-related headaches were randomly assigned to receiv…

This study compared two different hands-on therapy approaches for people with headaches that start in the neck. 72 participants were randomly assigned to receive either Mulligan mobilization (gentle neck glides) or Active Release Technique (muscle release therapy), along with hom…

This study tested whether a treatment called radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy could reduce pain and disability from headaches that start in the neck. 135 adults with chronic neck-related headaches received either a low-dose, medium-dose, or fake version of the shock wave …

This study aimed to understand if people with neck-related headaches have a more sensitive nervous system and nerve pain compared to healthy people. Researchers compared 72 adults, half with these specific headaches and half without, using questionnaires about pain, sleep, and mo…

This study looked at whether heavy or addictive smartphone use might make neck-related headaches worse. Researchers compared 78 adults with these headaches to healthy people, measuring pain, neck function, mood, sleep, and quality of life. The goal was to understand the link betw…