A Comparison of Selected Osteopathic Treatment and Relaxation for Tension-Type Headaches

摘要: Objective.—The objective of this study was to compare the effects osteopathic treatment and progressive muscular relaxation (PMR) exercises on patients with tension-type headache (TTH). Background.—Relaxation is generally accepted as a for TTH. Osteopathy considered by some practitioners be useful management but there limited scientific evidence regarding effectiveness. This compares plus selected techniques in people TTH. Design.—This single-blind, randomized, clinical using an experimental design. Twenty-nine TTH according International Headache Classification Subcommittee, 2004, were recruited randomly placed either control or group. Both groups practiced PMR at home while group also received 3 treatments. Method.—All participants recorded frequency intensity diary (HD) 2 weeks pretreatment, continued recording during period until reassessment total 6 7 weeks. All tests significance set P≤ .05. Results.—Twenty-six completed study. Results indicated that number Free Days Per Week significantly improved (P= .016) Two other measures, Degree Improvement .075) HD rating .059), which combine intensity, did not meet our criteria statistical both scores are <.10 indicating trend toward improvement clinically significant. The Rating showed 57.5%, 15.6%. show significant .264). Conclusion.—The who osteopathy treatments had more days per week without than those only exercises.