Comparative effect of cranial base release and cervical stretching on reduced neck flexibility and cervicogenic headache : A randomized controlled trail
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The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Craniovertebral Release technique and cervical stretching exercises in improving cervical range of motion, reducing pain intensity, and decreasing headache-related disability in individuals with cervicogenic headache associated with reduced neck flexibility.A total of 68 participants were included in the study and were randomly divided into two groups. Group A received Cranio base Release (CBR) intervention, while Group B received cervical stretching exercises. Both interventions were administered according to a structured treatment protocol over the specified treatment duration. Participants were assessed before and after intervention using standardized outcome measures.The primary outcome measures used in this study were: 1. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for assessment of pain intensity. 2. Headache Disability Index (HDI) for measuring headache-related disability and functional limitations. 3. Cervical Range of Motion (ROM) measured using a universal goniometer for cervical flexion, extension, side flexion, and rotation. The hypothesis of the study was that both interventions would improve neck flexibility and reduce cervicogenic headache symptoms, but Cranio base Release would demonstrate greater effectiveness compared to cervical stretching exercises alone. The dataset includes demographic variables such as age, gender, height, weight, and body mass index (BMI), along with pre-treatment and post-treatment values of VAS, HDI, and cervical ROM measurements for both groups. Statistical analysis was performed to compare within-group and between-group differences. Non-parametric and parametric statistical methods were applied based on data distribution. The findings of the study demonstrated improvement in both groups following intervention. However, participants receiving Cranio base Release showed greater reduction in pain intensity and headache disability along with more significant improvement in cervical mobility compared to the cervical stretching group. The results suggest that Cranio base Release may be an effective therapeutic intervention for managing cervicogenic headache and associated neck stiffness. The data can be used for academic research, comparative physiotherapy intervention studies, evidence-based clinical practice, and future meta-analysis related to cervicogenic headache management and cervical rehabilitation. This dataset may also help researchers and clinicians understand the relationship between neck flexibility and headache symptoms and evaluate the effectiveness of manual therapy interventions in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
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Participants with reduced neck flexibility and cervicogenic headache were randomly divided into two groups. Group A received Cranial Base Release technique and Group B received cervical stretching exercises. Treatment was given for a specified duration under supervision. Outcome measures included Headache Disability Index (HDI), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and cervical range of motion measured with a goniometer. Pre- and post-intervention assessments were recorded and statistically analyzed.
Institutions
- Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj UniversityUttar Pradesh, Kanpur