Volume 20 No 10 (2022)
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Effect of Mobilization and Myofascial Release (MFR) Technique on Cervicogenic Headache: Case Study
Minhaj Tahir , Manjit Kumar, Gulwish Sadique
Abstract
Background: CGH, in its clinically identifiable form, is distinguished by unilaterality/unilateral predominance of head pain, without side alternation. The unilaterality is distinguished by the frequent/regular involvement of the opposing side, particularly when the headache is severe. While MFR is being utilized to treat a wide range of illnesses, its effectiveness has not been well-studied. The outcome of investigation studies demonstrated the efficacious significance of both MFR and traditional therapeutic exercise routine for CGH. According to Maitland et al. one of the most popular manual therapy methods for treating cervical spine pain is posterior anterior (PA) spinal mobilization. It entails utilizing the thumbs or, less frequently, the heel of the hand to apply an oscillatory manual force for duration of around 30 seconds on the spinous or transverse process of a cervical vertebra. Objective: To align cervical vertebrae in proper anatomical position and to reduce pain with movement. Case description: A patient was a 25 years old female; she came to physiotherapy OPD [Rama hospital and research center]. With complaints of having unilateral headache pain from 5 months that starts in neck before visiting our OPD. Her pain increases with neck movements, and also had limitations in movements. Intervention – Total 3 weeks physiotherapy protocol was given to patient in whom we provided mobilization and myofascial release technique to align cervical vertebrae in anatomical position and reduce pain. Outcomes: the following 3 weeks physiotherapy protocol improved cervical bone alignment and reduced pain. Patient was able to perform cervical movement without pain. She was able to do her work without discomfort. Conclusion: This case study is consistent with studies that demonstrate mobilization and MFR techniques are effective combinations of therapies for people with Cervicogenic headache. After completing treatment plan, there was excellent improvement in alignment and pain in Cervicogenic headache.
Keywords
Cervicogenic headache, headache, misalignment, pain, mobilization, myofascial release technique
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