Comparison of Craniosacral Therapy and Myofascial Relaxation Techniques in People with Migraine Headache: A Randomized Controlled Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The primary objective of this study was to investigate the impact of myofascial release and craniosacral therapy on the quality of life, pain levels, and range of motion (ROM) in patients with chronic migraine headaches. The secondary aim of this study was to develop a migraine treatment protocol using current craniosacral techniques.

Methods

Patients with chronic migraine in the Neurology Department of ALKU Hospital were randomly allocated to 3 therapy groups: (1) Craniosacral Treatment Craniosacral Techniques (CST) + Medical Treatment (MT) (CST group) (n = 24), (2) myofascial treatment (MFT) (n = 24) + MT (MFT group), and (3) MT (control group) only (n = 26). Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, FONSECA for temporomandibular disorder symptom i

SUBMITTER: Araci A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11632789 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature