The Effect of Myofascial Release in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache

myofascial release technique take along about 3 minutes. This phase repeated 3 times in each session. At the end, for more release, sub-occipital traction will commence. The subject lies supine with head supported and therapist places the three middle fingers just caudal to the nuchal line, lifts the finger tips upward resting the hands on the treatment table, and then applies a gentle cranial pull, causing a long axis extension. The procedure is performed for 2 to 3 minutes. Subjects in each group received ten physical therapy treatment sessions. Treatment frequency was six times per week for MFR group and every day for exercise group which three times per week have been come to clinical center for checking of exercise by physiotherapist

"All exercises were performed to a count of 7 seconds and subjects were instructed to perform all exercises daily, 15 repetitions each (twice a day). Treatment frequency was every day for exercise group which three times per week have been come to clinical center for checking of exercise by physiotherapist. They also could be taught active muscle stretching exercises to address any muscle tightness assessed to be present."