Tension Type Headache, Myofascial Release Therapy , Post Isometric Relaxation Technique

Comparative Effect of Myofascial Release Therapy and Post Isometric Relaxation Technique on Pain and Functional Disability in Patients With Tension Type Headache

COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF MYOFASCIAL RELEASE THERAPY AND POST ISOMETRIC RELAXATION TECHNIQUE ON PAIN AND FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY IN PATIENTS WITH TENSION-TYPE HEADACHE

Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most common type of primary headache, typically presenting as a bilateral, non-throbbing headache with mild to moderate intensity. Patients with tension-type headache often report band-like tightness and increased tenderness of the pericranial muscles. Use of myofascial release technique and post isometric relaxation technique is believed to reduce the pain and improve the functional disability.

Inclusion Criteria:

• • Age range 25-45years14

  • Both male and females
  • Suffer from tension type headache more than three months
  • Head pain on bilateral location
  • may suffer from photophobia, phonophobia
  • Pericranial tiredness
  • not getting enough exercise or sleep

Exclusion Criteria:

• • History of teeth clenching or grinding

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Pregnancy
  • arthritis in the neck
  • being overweight