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The Effect of Forward Head Posture and Tension Type Headache on Neck Movement: For Office Worker

  • Kim, In-Gyun;Lee, Sang-Yeol
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.30 no.4
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    • pp.108-111
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    • 2018
  • Purpose: This study examined the effects of the forward head posture and tension type headache on neck movement among office workers. Methods: The subjects were 6 male and 21 female patients composed of a forward head posture group, forward head posture group with a tension type headache and a normal group. Each group consisted of 2 males and 7 females. The cranio-vertebral angle of the head and the angle of motion of the neck were measured. SPSS 23.0 was used for data analysis and one-way ANOVA was performed for the mean comparison of the neck movements in the three groups. Results: The participants had a limitation in the movement of all necks between the forward head posture group and forward head posture with tension type headache group compared to the normal subjects. The forward head posture with tension headache group had limited neck extension and lateral bending compared to the forward head posture group. Conclusion: Office workers have limitations in the movement of the neck when they are accompanied by forward head posture and tension headache. In particular, when accompanied with a tension headache, there is a restriction on the neck extension and side bending. This study is expected to provide basic data for the relief of tension headache and the treatment of forward head posture in office workers.

The Effect of Tienchu Acupoint Block, Occipital Nerve Block, and Trigger Point Injection for Treatment of Tension Type Headache (긴장형 두통 환자에서 천주점, 후두신경차단 및 통증유발점주사의 치료효과)

  • Lee, Yong-Woo
    • The Korean Journal of Pain
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.75-80
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    • 1999
  • Background: Despite tension type headache is popular, the exact mechanism and method of treatment are not certain yet. So, we supposed the basic mechanism of tension type headache is myogenic, and did Tienchu acupoint block, occipital nerve block, and trigger point injection in tension type headache patients. Methods: Fifty-seven tension type headache patients were treated with local anesthetics and small dose of steroid. The intensity of pain and effect of every treatment was evaluated as Verbal Rating Score (VRS; 0~10) before and after every treatment. Evaluation of treatment was based on the time of treatment (1,2 times, 3 times, 4,5 times). Goal of treatment was VRS reaching below two point and it was considered as treated state. Results: Symptom improvement rates of each treatment were 90% (1, 2 times), 91% (3 times), 70% (4, 5 times) respectively. VRS reduction more than 50% rates were 60%, 64%, 60% respectively. Treated state (VRS<2) rates were 33%, 27%, 30% respectively. Conclusion: Tienchu acupoint block, occipital nerve block, trigger point injection were sorts of most effective and simply applicable modalities of treatment in tension type headache.

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A Case Report of a Patient with a Tension-Type Headache Treated by Korean Medical Treatment with ByeolGab Pharmacopuncture (긴장형 두통을 주소로 입원한 환자의 별갑약침을 포함한 한방치료에 대한 임상 보고 1례)

  • Kim, Yoon-jung;Kang, Eun-jin;Kim, Koang-lok
    • The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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    • v.39 no.5
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    • pp.870-878
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    • 2018
  • Objectives: The aim of this study is to report the effects of Korean medical treatment with ByeolGab pharmacopuncture on a patient with a tension-type headache. Methods: We treated a tension-type headache using Korean medical treatment including ByeolGab pharmacopuncture for 6 days a week for 2 weeks. As a measurement, the numerical rating scale (NRS), the Henry Ford Headache Disability Inventory (HDI), and a six point Likert scale were used to confirm pharmacopuncture therapy efficacy. Results: After treatment, symptoms related to tension-type headache and other complaints were decreased and evaluation using the NRS, HDI, and six-point scale showed improvement in the patient. Conclusions: This study shows that Korean medical treatment with ByeolGab pharmacopuncture has beneficial effects on control of tension-type headache and improvement in quality of life for patients.

The Effect of Craniocervical Exercise on Tension-Type Headache (긴장성 두통에 대한 두개경부 운동의 효과)

  • Chae, Yun-Won;Lee, Hyun-Min
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.9-16
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    • 2009
  • Purpose: This study was done to assess the effect of changes in forward head posture (FHP), neck mobility and headache clinical parameters on episodic tension-type headache (ETTH) and chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) who did craniocervial exercises. Methods: Twelve CTTH subjects and twelve ETTH subjects were studied. Side-view pictures of subjects were taken in both sitting and standing positions, in order to assess FHP by measuring the craniovertebral angle. Cervical range of motion (CROM) was employed to measure cervical mobility. A headache diary was kept to assess headache intensity, frequency, and duration. All subjects did three types of craniocervical exercise over 8 weeks. Measurements were done at pre-treatment, and at 4 and 8 weeks post-treatment. Results: Forward head posture and headache-related clinical parameters showed a significant improvement after craniocervical exercise (p<0.05). Flexion/extension and left/right rotation of CROM was significantly increased after the intervention (p<0.05), whereas changes in left/right bending did not reach statistical significance. Conclusion: This study indicates that craniocervical exercise may be effective in the management of tension-type headache.

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Case Study of Chronic Headache Patient by Oriental Medical Treatment (한방치료로 호전된 만성 두통 환자 치험 1례)

  • Bang, Chang-Ho;Yun, Jong-Min
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.24 no.6
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    • pp.1105-1110
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    • 2010
  • The purpose of this case study is to report the effect of oriental medical treatment on chronic tension-type headache. Despite the patient was treated by cervical nerve block for headache, headache was not improved. We diagnosed chronic tension-type headache according to ICHD-II(The International Classification of Headache Disorders) and Qi deficiency, dampness and phlegm by oriental differential diagnosis of symptom and signs. We applied herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping therapy for hospitalization(7 days). Oriental medical treatment may have effective results in treating chronic tension-type headache that was not improved by cervical nerve block treatment. But this is a single case study, so further case-series research should be compiled.

3 Cases Reports of Treatment of A Soyangin Patient that Haved Tension-Type Headache with By Euphorbiae Kansui. Radix(Gam-sui) (소양인(少陽人) 긴장형 두통(頭痛)에 감수말(甘遂末)을 사용한 치험(治驗) 3례)

  • Kim, Seong-Ki;Ham, Seong-Hun;Song, Eun-Young;Lim, Eun-Chul;Seo, Sang-Kyoung
    • Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.541-547
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    • 2011
  • 1. Objective We report a series of 3 cases Euphorbiae Kansui. Radix(Gam-sui) which is based on Sasang constitutional Medicine for Tension-Type Headache in Soyangin. 2. Methods We treated a 3 Soyangin patients that had Tension-Type Headache. We prescribed Euphorbiae Kansui. Radix(Gam-sui) for their physical symptoms. The improvement of their Tension-Type Headache was evaluated 3. Results After the Euphorbiae Kansui. Radix(Gam-sui) was given, the patient's Headache and physical symptoms were improved. 4. Conclusions This cases studies showed an efficient result of using Euphorbiae Kansui. Radix(Gam-sui) in the Tension-Type Headache of Soyangin.

The Effect of Forward Head Posture and Cervical ROM on Chronic and Episodic Tension-Type Headache in University Students (대학생에서의 만성 및 특발성 긴장성 두통이 두부전방자세와 경추가동범위에 미치는 영향)

  • Chae, Yun-Won
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.71-77
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    • 2009
  • Purpose: This study assessed the differences in the forward head posture (FHP), cervical range of motion, and headache clinical parameters in episodic tension-type headache (ETTH) subjects, chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) subjects, and healthy controls (university students). Methods: Fifteen CTTH subjects, 15 ETTH subjects and 15 controls without headache were examined. Side-view images of each group were taken in both the sitting and standing positions, in order to assess the FHP by measuring the craniovertebral angle. The CROM was used to measure the cervical range of motion. A headache diary was kept for 4 weeks to assess the headache intensity, frequency, and duration. Results: The craniovertebral angle was smaller, ie, there was a greater FHP, in the CTTH and ETTH subjects than in the healthy controls in both the sitting and standing positions (p<0.05). The CTTH and ETTH subjects showed a lower cervical range of motion than the healthy controls in the total range of motion as well as in the half-cycles (p<0.05). Conclusion: The increased FHP and decreased cervical range of motion might be a contributing factor in the initiation of tension-type headache.

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Effect on the Pain Characteristics of Tension-Type Headache by the Tongue Ridge (설 함요가 긴장성 두통 환자의 통증 양상에 미치는 영향)

  • Bae, Sung-Jae;Lee, Ko-Woon;Kang, Soo-Kyung;Auh, Q-Schick;Hong, Jung-Pyo;Chun, Yang-Hyun
    • Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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    • v.36 no.2
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    • pp.123-130
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    • 2011
  • This study was designed to evaluate the pain characteristics of tension-type headache by the tongue ridge. Patients with tension-type headache visited the Department of Oral Medicine, K University Dental Hospital were recruited to this study. Experimental group(n=65) was composed of tension-type headache with the tongue ridge and control group(n=65) was composed of tension-type headache without the tongue ridge. Evaluation list was pain quality, pain intensity, pain laterality, pain increase by routine physical activity and then it was analyzed statistically. The results were as follows: 1. Pain quality of tension-type headache patient was significantly different by the tongue ridge(p=0.049). 2. Pain intensity of tension-type headache patient was significantly different by the tongue ridge(p=0.010). 3. Pain laterality of tension-type headache patient was not significantly different by the tongue ridge. 4. Pain increase by routine physical activity of tension-type headache patient was not significantly different by the tongue ridge. Therefore, it was considered that the tension-type headache patient was influenced by the tongue ridge in the pain quality and pain intensity.

Effect on the Pain Characteristics of Tension-Type Headache by Buccomucosal Linea Alba (협점막 백선이 긴장성 두통 환자의 통증 양상에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Hyoung-Sok;Auh, Q-Schick;Hong, Jung-Pyo;Chun, Yang-Hyun
    • Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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    • v.35 no.3
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    • pp.203-212
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    • 2010
  • This study was designed to evaluate the pain characteristics of tension-type headache by buccomucosal linea alba. Patients with tension-type headache visited the Department of Oral Medicine, K University Dental Hospital were recruited to this study. Experimental group (n=79) was composed of tension-type headache with buccomucosal linea alba and control group (n=79) was composed of tension-type headache without buccomucosal linea alba. Evaluation list was pain quality, pain intensity, pain laterality, pain increase by routine physical activity and then it was analyzed statistically. The results were as follows : 1. Pain quality of tension-type headache patient was not significantly different by buccomucosal linea alba. 2. Pain intensity of tension-type headache patient was significantly different by buccomucosal linea alba. (p=.043). 3. Pain laterality of tension-type headache patient was not significantly different by buccomucosal linea alba. 4. Pain increase by routine physical activity of tension-type headache patient was not significantly different by buccomucosal linea alba. Therefore, it was considered that the tension-type headache patient was influenced by buccomucosal linea alba in the pain quality.

Alexithymia in Patients with Tension-Type Headache (긴장성 두통 환자에서의 감정표현 불능증)

  • Shin, Dong-In;Ham, Byung-Joo;Kwon, Ho-In;Park, Gun-Woo;Kim, Leen;Suh, Kwang-Yun
    • Sleep Medicine and Psychophysiology
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.56-60
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    • 2002
  • Objective: Various psychological factors influence the occurrence of tension-type headaches. The aim of this study is to compare the level of alexithymia between tension-type headache patients and normal controls. Methods: Sixty-six subjects with tension-type headaches and 59 controls were studied. The Beck Depression Inventory and Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20K) were administered to the tension-type headache group and TAS-20K to the normal control group. Results: Compared with normal controls, the tension-type headache group had significantly higher alexithymia scores. There was also significant association between the level of alexithymia and the severity of the depression in tension-type headache patients. Conclusions: These findings suggest that patients with tension-type headaches have difficulty in expressing their emotions. And in patients with tension-type headaches, the more alexithymic they are, the more depressive.

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