Effect of Sub Occipital Release, Myofascial Release with Iastm Tool on Cervicogenic Headache

Abstract

Background: Headache referred to upper cervical vertebra i.e. (c2, c3) along with soft tissues termed ascervicogenic headache. Difficult to diagnose and treat as the cause is not clear. It is accompanied by neckpain and stiffness.Objective: This study is to evaluate the effect of sub occipital release and myofascial release with IASTMtool on cervicogenic headache.Methodology: In this randomised controlled study (RCT) 153 subjects were approached individuals whofulfilled inclusion criteria n =34 subjects were taken for the study. The demographic data of subjects alongwith the pain (Visual analogue scale (VAS)), headache intensity (Headache disability index), cervical flexionrotation test (CFRT) and cervical range of motion was evaluated. The subjects were assigned randomly bychit method in experimental group (N=17) and conventional group (N=17). In the experimental group: suboccipital release, MFR with IASTM and exercises and in conventional group: sub occipital release, MFRmanually and exercises were given for twelve sessions i.e. three sessions in a week to each group.Results: In the present study experimental and conventional group showed significant changes in postintervention (p<0.05).when compared between the groups none of the outcome measures was significantstatistically but showed clinical significance in both the groups in pain, range of motion headache intensityand CFRTConclusion: This study showed that sub occipital release and myo fascial release with IASTM tool waseffective on cervicogenic headache.