Myofascial Release for the Treatment of Tension-Type, Cervicogenic Headache or Migraine: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the effectiveness of myofascial release (MFR) techniques on the intensity of headache pain and associated disability in patients with tension-type headache (TTH), cervicogenic headache (CGH), or migraine.

Design

A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

Eight databases were searched on September 15, 2023, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, and Wanfang Database. The risk of bias was evaluated utilizing the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 (RoB 2) tool.

Results

Pooled results showed that MFR intervention significantly reduces pain intensity [SMD = -2.01, 95% CI (-2.98, -1.03), I² = 90%, P < 0.001] and improves disability [SMD = -1.3, 95% CI (-1.82, -0.79), I²

SUBMITTER: Lu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10999287 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature