Myofascial trigger points therapy increases neck mobility and reduces headache pain in migraine patients - pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Ischemic Compression Myofascial Trigger Points (IC-MTrPs) therapy, applied mainly to the upper trapezius muscle (UTM), on: [1] cervical spine range of motion (CS-ROM), and [2] headache characteristics in migraine patients. Reduced CS-ROM can further contribute to musculoskeletal strain and neurological discomfort in migraine sufferers. The application of IC-MTrPs therapy is of particular interest because it targets these trigger points, potentially normalizing muscle tone and improving local blood flow, which may alleviate pain and restore mobility.

Design

A case series employing a repeated-measures design; pilot study.

Methods

Fifty-three adult female migraine patients were classified into three groups: episodic

SUBMITTER: Olesiejuk M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11786463 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature