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Massage therapy and frequency of chronic tension headaches

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  • Quinn, C.
  • Chandler, C.
  • Moraska, A.

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Objectives. The effect of massage therapy on chronic nonmigraine headache was investigated. Methods. Chronic tension headache sufferers received structured massage therapy treatment directed toward neck and shoulder muscles. Headache frequency, duration, and intensity were recorded and compared with baseline measures. Results. Compared with baseline values, headache frequency was significantly reduced within the first week of the massage protocol. The reduction of headache frequency continued for the remainder of the study (P=.009). The duration of headaches tended to decrease during the massage treatment period (P=.058). Headache intensity was unaffected by massage (P=.19). Conclusions. The muscle-specific massage therapy technique used in this study has the potential to be a functional, nonpharmacological intervention for reducing the incidence of chronic tension headache.

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  • Quinn, C. & Chandler, C. & Moraska, A., 2002. "Massage therapy and frequency of chronic tension headaches," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 92(10), pages 1657-1661.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2002:92:10:1657-1661_7
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