Influence of Osteopathic Intervention on Cervical Muscles in Tension Headaches in Women

Influence of Osteopathic Intervention on Cervical Muscles in Tension Headaches in Women: Randomized Controlled Trial

This study aims to understand whether there is any relationship between the intervention on the trapezius, sternocleidomastoid and suboccipital muscles in patients with chronic tension headaches.

It is expected to find an improvement in the symptoms and frequency of tension headaches.

In this study, the investigators intend to see the effects of trapezius and sternocleidomastoid "stretching techniques", and "suboccipital inhibition" on tension headaches. To collect data, volunteers were asked to fill out the Headache Impact Test (HIT-6).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Tension headaches;
• Being over eighteen years of age;

Exclusion Criteria:

• Loss of mobility of cervical;
• Cervical and shoulder pain during episodes;
• Other headaches (migraine, cervicogenic headache...)
• Other interventions and/or pharmacological treatment a few days before the intervention;
• Epilepsy;
• Trauma.