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Cryotherapy for headache.

L D Robbins

    Headache
    |October 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    A cold wrap was evaluated for headache relief in 45 patients with migraine. While some found moderate to complete relief, over a third deemed the cold wrap ineffective for their headaches.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Pain Management

    Background:

    • Migraine and chronic daily headache are prevalent neurological conditions.
    • Non-pharmacological treatments are sought for headache relief.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a cold wrap for headache relief in patients with migraine or chronic daily headache.
    • To review existing literature on ice treatment for headaches.

    Main Methods:

    • 45 patients diagnosed with migraine or migraine with chronic daily headache participated.
    • Patients assessed the effectiveness of a cold wrap for their headache symptoms.

    Main Results:

    • 35.5% of patients found the cold wrap not effective.
    • 29% reported mild effectiveness, 26.5% moderate effectiveness, and 9% complete effectiveness.

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  • Effectiveness varied among participants, with a significant portion experiencing limited or no relief.

    • Conclusions:

    • The cold wrap demonstrated variable effectiveness for headache relief in the studied population.
    • Further research may be needed to identify patient subgroups who benefit most from cold therapy.
    • Existing studies on ice treatment for headaches provide context for these findings.