Comparing the Effectiveness of Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression on Tension Type Headache
Tension-Type Headache
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Tension-Type Headache
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 20-50 aged individuals years
- Trigger point related Tension Type Headache diagnosed by Neurologist.
- Patients having trigger points in the muscles taken in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Medical Red flags
- Major Depression
- Neurological or Cardiovascular Disease.
Sites / Locations
- Ziauddin University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Dry Needling
Ischemic Compression Technique
Dry needling will be performed on the patients of group A after the diagnosis of trigger points in particular muscles.The complete treatment session will be comprised of 3 sessions per week for two weeks followed by follow up after 1 month until the symptoms have been improved.
Ischemic Compression technique will be performed on the patients of group B after the diagnosis of trigger points in particular muscles by diagnostic ultrasound. The complete treatment session will be comprised of 3 sessions per week for two weeks followed by follow up after 1 month until the symptoms have been improved.