Resonance massage tool effects in non-migraine headache management

Background: This study examines the feasibility of preventative and acute treatment of chronic cluster headaches using vibration as a potential intervention to warrant a large-scale clinical trial. Methods: The paper reports a study on sixty individuals suffering from tension or cluster-type headaches. The experimental group of 30 individuals received vibratory treatment at set frequencies, and the control received sham treatment. All individuals were evaluated prior to and immediately after the intervention, and six and eight weeks after the conclusion of treatment. Results: Significant improvement was noted in the experimental group as rated by the Headache Impact Test-6, Rivermead Persistent Post-Concussive Syndrome (PPCS) Questionnaire, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Participant Health Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7, and/or the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist. Conclusions: The use of vibration and resonance-type devices significantly reduces mean pain ratings over time, pointing to their effectiveness as a maintenance or preventative type of therapy. This study contributes to the development and design of randomized controlled trials that could further evaluate the effectiveness of vibration and resonance with oscillating expiratory pressure on headache. Clnical Trial Registration: ISRCTN37415803.

Tension headache; Cluster headache; Resonance therapeutics; Vibration

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