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Is PRT as effective as medication for managing tension type headaches?

In 2012, a study by Ali Ghanbari, et. al.,  has shed light on the potential benefits of Positional Release Therapy (PRT) for managing Tension Type Headache (TTH). This common type of headache, often linked to myofascial and trigger point disorders, may find an alternative treatment in PRT, an indirect technique aimed at alleviating trigger points. The objective of the study was to compare the effectiveness … Continue reading Is PRT as effective as medication for managing tension type headaches?

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Which therapy triumphs: Manipulation or TENS for cervicogenic headache relief?”

In 2007, a study conducted by Chen Li, et. al., the effectiveness of manipulation treatment and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for alleviating cervicogenic headache was compared. Cervicogenic headache, characterized by pain originating from the cervical spine, is a common condition affecting many individuals. Seventy patients with cervicogenic headache were randomly assigned to either receive manipulation treatment or TENS treatment. Both treatments were administered every … Continue reading Which therapy triumphs: Manipulation or TENS for cervicogenic headache relief?”

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Exploring the efficacy of chiropractic care: Does spinal manipulation reduce migraine frequency and severity?

In a comprehensive six-month randomized controlled trial conducted at the Chiropractic Research Center of Macquarie University, researchers, led by P. J. Tuchin, et. al.,(2000) aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) in treating migraine. The trial, comprising three stages, involved data collection before and after a two-month treatment period, comparing outcomes between an SMT group and a control group. A total … Continue reading Exploring the efficacy of chiropractic care: Does spinal manipulation reduce migraine frequency and severity?

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