"Additional Effects of Sternocleidomastoid Release Along With Suboccipital Muscle Release in Management of Cervicogenic Headache'
Foundation University Islamabad
54 participants
Jul 15, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the "Additional effects of sternocleidomastoid release along with suboccipital muscle release in management of cervicogenic headache".
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria10
- Participants will be included according to international classification of headache criteria which includes:
- Headache with neck stiffness
- Headache at least once a month in the last 3 months
- Headache with at least 4 score in Numeric Pain Rating Scale(NPRS)
- Unilateral headache with no shift of side
- Positive flexion rotation test (Rotation restriction is greater than 10 degrees)
- C1-C2 dysfunction
- Headache precipitated by sustained neck movements,myofacial trigger points palpation in neck
- Age group 18-45
- Both male and female
Exclusion Criteria13
- Cervical spondylosis
- Headache of non-cervical origin
- Dizziness or visual disturbance
- Cervical radiculopathy/ nerve root involvement/ disc herniation
- Cervical instability/ fracture
- Vertebrobasilar insufficiency
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Cervical spine surgery
- Cervical spondylolisthesis
- Spinal infection or tumors
- Osteoporosis
- meningitis
- subarachnoid hemorrhage
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Interventions
Suboccipital muscle release.6 consecutive sessions for 2 weeks • Frequency:( 3mins 3 reps) 9 mins .12 sessions in total
TENS and hot pack for 10 mins 6 days a week for consecutive 2 weeks
Frequency: 5 mins of SCM release and 9 mins (3 mins 3 reps )of suboccipital release. 12 sessions in total.
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NCT06731114