Neck muscle release therapy for cervicogenic headaches

This trial is testing whether adding sternocleidomastoid muscle release (a manual therapy technique targeting a neck muscle) to standard physical therapy can improve pain relief for cervicogenic headaches—headaches that start from problems in the neck, particularly at the top of the spine. Researchers will compare two groups: one receiving standard neck muscle release and conventional therapy, and another receiving both that technique plus the additional sternocleidomastoid release. The goal is to see if the extra step improves outcomes for people living with these disabling headaches.

Cervicogenic headaches are a common cause of disability worldwide, and current treatments don't work well enough for everyone. This trial exists to determine whether adding one more targeted muscle-release technique to the standard approach can reduce pain and improve function more effectively.