Hamstring Active Release Technique in Cervicogenic Headache
Cervicogenic Headache
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Cervicogenic Headache focused on measuring active release technique and cervicogenic headache
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Unilateral headache (in the same side) related by pain, movement and sustaining position of neck started from the occiput spread to the tempro-frontal region for more than 3 months. Pain and tenderness at the upper cervical segment's palpation. Movement restriction in cervical region, especially in the upper cervical rotation. Positive SLR test for hamstring muscle less than 80◦. Exclusion Criteria: Malignancy. Other types of headaches, including migraine, tension type, other serious headaches. History of head and neck trauma or surgery. Pregnancy. Physiotherapy for headache in the last 3 months.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
1- control group
2- Experimental group
conventional physical therapy (ultrasound therapy- stretching exercise- strengthening exercise)
Active release technique for hamstring+ conventional physical therapy(ultrasound therapy- stretching exercise- strengthening exercise)