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Effects of Graston Versus Myofascial Release Technique in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
Cervicogenic Headache (CGH) is a painful condition that has pronounced impacts on quality and activity of daily lives. It is often associated with decreased mobility, muscular tightness, and postural deviations. When neck muscles become tight, weak, or irritated, they change the way the neck moves and put pressure on nearby joints and nerves. This pressure delivers pain signals to the head, causing a Cervicogenic headache.
Official title: Effects of Graston Versus Myofascial Release Technique on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
48
Start Date
2026-07
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2026-07-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Graston technique
* Applied to: Sternocleidomastoid, Upper trapezius, Levator scapulae, Suboccipitals and cervical paraspinals. * Duration: 5-7 minutes per session, depending on patient tolerance and therapist assessment. * Frequency: 2-3 sessions per week, for 4 weeks
Myofascial Release Therapy
* Manual release applied to same regions as above using sustained pressure and fascial stretch. * Duration: 7-10 minutes per session. * Frequency: 2-3 sessions per week, for 4 weeks.