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Cervical mobility in women with migraine
Debora Bevilaqua-Grossi1, Katia S Pegoretti, Maria C Goncalves
1Biomechanics Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Locomotor Apparatus, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Bandeiranteo, 3900 Monte Alegre, CEP 14049-900, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
Headache
|September 12, 2008
Summary
Women with episodic migraine (EM) and transformed migraine (TM) experience reduced cervical range of motion (CROM) compared to those without headaches. This study highlights potential links between migraine and neck mobility issues.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Physical Therapy
- Pain Management
Background:
- Migraineurs frequently report neck pain, which can exacerbate headache symptoms.
- Neck pain is often associated with reduced cervical range of motion (CROM).
- Limited research exists on CROM in individuals experiencing migraines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare CROM in women with episodic migraine (EM), transformed migraine (TM), and a control group without headaches.
- To investigate the relationship between migraine characteristics and CROM.
Main Methods:
- 45 women (15 per group) aged 20-54 were recruited from an outpatient headache clinic.
- CROM was assessed using the CROM technique for flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation.
- Migraine patterns (frequency, duration, pain) were evaluated in relation to CROM.
Main Results:
- Transformed migraine (TM) patients showed significantly reduced CROM in extension, left lateral flexion, and right rotation compared to controls.
- Migraineurs, in general, had numerically lower CROM than controls in most movements, with significant reduction in right rotation.
- No correlation was found between cervical mobility and specific migraine parameters or pain localization.
Conclusions:
- Both episodic migraine (EM) and transformed migraine (TM) are associated with decreased cervical range of motion.
- Cervical mobility deficits may be a characteristic feature in individuals with migraine disorders.
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