Aerobic Exercise and Neck Exercises in Pediatric Migraine Treatment

The Effectiveness of Aerobic Exercise and Neck Exercises in Pediatric Migraine Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Study

This randomized controlled single-blind trial will include 60 pediatric migraine patients. Participants will be divided into two groups: one performing aerobic exercise, and the other conducting neck exercises. Assessments include attack frequency, severity, duration, and neck pain over three months.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Pediatric Migraneurs, as per International Classification of Headache Disorders-3 guidelines

Exclusion Criteria:

• individuals with any other concomitant headaches
• those showing findings beyond nonspecific hyperintense areas on cranial Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• patients with systemic diseases other than migraine, such as fibromyalgia
• individuals who had experienced treatment changes or required treatment changes within the last month
• limited mental capacity or psychological illnesses that could hinder their participation in surveys and exercises
• a history of increased attack frequency or severity with previous physical activity program involvement, or a history of trauma to the neck or face
• individuals with a history of a herniated disc in the cervical region or symptoms of cervical radiculopathy