Effects of Garston Tool and Neuromuscular Reeducation in Cervical Headache
Cervicogenic Headache
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Cervicogenic Headache
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age: Minimum 20years- Maximum 50 years (Male/Female) Unilateral pain Neck stiffness and ROM restrictions Pain exacerbated by posture and neck movements Pain effecting QOL Positive flexion-rotation test Exclusion Criteria: Headache not of cervical origin Congenital condition of cervical spine Headache with autonomic involvement, dizziness or visual impairment Inability to tolerate the flexion rotation test Conditions contraindicated for graston technique
Sites / Locations
- Nazma
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Graston Tool
Neuromuscular Re-Education
Graston instrument, 20 strokes per minute proximal to distal and 20 strokes per minute distal to proximal for a period of 3 minutes was given over the painful area. GT group protocol included the use application of IASTM along with the application of ice therapy at the end of the session. The assessment of patients was done at the initial and last visit before the completion of the treatment program. Three treatment sessions per week were given to each patient for a total of four weeks.
General stretching and strengthening exercises for the neck muscles. The protocol of treatment for the NMR group included the use of the Neuromuscular re-education soft tissue mobilization technique (NMR) followed by active movements of the patient.