Sub-occipital Muscle Inhibition in Tension Type Headache

Treatment Efficacy of Tension Type Headache After Application of Sub-occipital Muscle Inhibition Technique Associated With Interferential Electrotherapy

The main objective of this study is to determine the effects caused in neck movement, neck pain, headache in patients with tension type headache and cervicogenic headache after application of sub-occipital muscle inhibition technique associated with interferential electrotherapy.

This study is based on the combined application of sub-occipital muscle inhibition technique associated with interferential electrotherapy improves symptoms in patients with tension type headache and cervicogenic headache.

The purposes of this study are:

• Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment based on the combined application of sub-occipital muscle inhibition technique associated with interferential electrotherapy in patients with tension type headache.
• Evaluate the effects of treatment caused in upper cervical movement.
• Evaluate the effects of treatment caused in neck pain.
• Evaluate the effects of treatment caused in headache.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients diagnosed with tension type headache
• In prophylactic regimen and with medical control

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with neurological or cognitive impairments that prevent understanding the questionnaires
• Patients diagnosed with other types of headaches
• Patients who have not signed the informed consent document