Health Condition 1: G448- Other specified headache syndromes
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: TENS with MFR: Myofascial Release (MFR):
MFR will be applied to the cervical and upper back regions to release muscle tightness and fascial restrictions. The therapist will use sustaine
Sponsors
Galgotias University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Gender: Only females will be included in the study. 2. Age Range: Participants aged between 20-40 years. 3. Diagnosis: Clinically diagnosed with cervicogenic headaches as per standardized diagnostic criteria. 4. Duration of Symptoms: Suffering from cervicogenic headaches for a minimum of 3 months. 5. Pain Intensity: Baseline headache intensity of moderate to severe on the visual analog scale (VAS). 6. Willingness to Participate: Participants must provide written informed consent and agree to adhere to the treatment protocol and follow-up schedule. 7. No Recent Treatment: Participants must not have received any physiotherapy, TENS, or manual therapy interventions in the last 3 months.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Other Headache Types: Exclude participants diagnosed with migraines, tension-type headaches, or any other primary headache disorders. 2. Neck or Spine Surgery: Exclusion of individuals with a history of cervical spine surgery or other surgical interventions. 3. Neurological Disorders: Those with neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis or epilepsy that could influence treatment outcomes. 4. Chronic Pain Syndromes: Exclude individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or other systemic musculoskeletal or autoimmune disorders. 5. Pregnancy: Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant during the study period. 6. Pacemaker or Electrical Implants: Exclude participants with pacemakers or other implanted electrical devices that could interfere with TENS therapy. 7. Psychiatric Conditions: Severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., major depressive disorder, schizophrenia) that might impact the perception of pain or adherence to treatment protocols. 8.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain Intensity (VAS): Measure reduction in pain severity using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Headache Frequency: Track the number of headache episodes per week. Cervical Range of Motion (ROM): Assess improvements in neck mobility. Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC): Evaluate overall patient-reported improvement after treatment.Timepoint: at baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Neck Disability Index (NDI): Measure disability caused by neck pain and its impact on daily activities. Quality of Life (SF-36 or EQ-5D): Assess changes in overall physical, emotional, and social well-being. Muscle Tension: Evaluate reduction in muscle tightness through palpation. Psychological Impact (DASS or STAI): Measure changes in anxiety, stress, and depression levels.Timepoint: at baseline | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSoni Singh
galgotias university
Outcome results
None listed