Effect of a Craniosacral Therapy Protocol in People with Migraine: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT: Background: Migraine is a common neurological disorder, and it is the second leading cause of disability worldwide. Manual techniques based on physical therapy have been proposed to improve migraine aspects; however, further research is needed on their effectiveness. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a craniosacral therapy protocol on different features in migraine patients. Methods: Fifty individuals with migraine were randomly divided into two groups (n = 25 per group): (i) craniosacral therapy group (CTG), following a craniosacral therapy protocol, and (ii) sham control group (SCG), with a sham treatment. The analyzed variables were pain, migraine severity and frequency of episodes, functional, emotional, and overall disability, medication intake, and self-repor

SUBMITTER: Munoz-Gomez E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8836770 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature