CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE

This study tested two hands-on treatments for cervicogenic headache, a type of headache that starts from the neck. Forty adults aged 20-40 received either a muscle energy technique alone or combined with myofascial release over two weeks. Researchers measured pain, neck movement,…

This study tested whether dry needling, acupressure, or both can reduce pain from cervicogenic headaches (headaches that start in the neck). 80 adults with chronic headaches were randomly assigned to one of these treatments or hot packs. Researchers measured pain, neck movement, …

This study tested a nerve treatment called pulsed radiofrequency for people with cervicogenic headache (headache coming from the neck). 25 adults who did not get relief from standard treatments received the procedure. The goal was to see if it could lower headache pain and reduce…

This study tested two hands-on treatments for cervicogenic headaches, which start in the neck. 72 adults received either Mulligan SNAG (a gentle glide technique) or Active Release Technique (a soft tissue method) three times a week for four weeks. Researchers measured pain, heada…

This study tested a special muscle relaxation technique (integrated neuromuscular inhibition) for cervicogenic headache, a headache that starts from the neck. Forty women with this condition took part. Half received standard medical care, while the other half also received the mu…

This study looked at 81 adults with cervicogenic headache (headache from neck problems) to see if kinesio taping or myofascial release therapy works better. Participants received one of these treatments plus home exercises, or just home exercises, for four weeks. The goal was to …

This study tested whether adding gaze-direction recognition training to standard physical therapy could reduce headaches and improve balance in people with cervicogenic headache (headache caused by neck issues). 38 adults aged 35-49 took part. The goal was to see if this special …

This study tested whether shock wave therapy on neck trigger points can reduce headaches that start from the neck. 135 adults with chronic neck pain and headaches received either low-dose, medium-dose, or fake shock wave therapy plus exercises. The goal was to see if the therapy …

This study tested two types of physical therapy—myofascial release (a massage-like technique) and Mulligan Concept (a gentle neck movement therapy)—in 40 adults with cervicogenic headaches (headaches caused by neck problems). Participants received treatment three times a week for…

This study looked at how common cervicogenic headache (headache caused by neck problems) is among lab technicians. Researchers surveyed 217 lab techs who sit for 3+ hours daily and have had neck pain for at least a month. They used pain scales and questionnaires to measure headac…

This study looked at how smartphone addiction might make cervicogenic headache (head pain that starts from the neck) worse. Researchers compared 78 people with and without headaches using surveys about phone use, pain, mood, and sleep. The goal was to see if cutting back on phone…

This study explored whether people with cervicogenic headache (headache coming from the neck) have more nerve pain and a hypersensitive central nervous system compared to healthy people. Researchers compared 72 adults with and without the condition using questionnaires about pain…