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Justin Chin1,2, Wenqi Qiu3, Christine M Lomiguen4
1Medical Education, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, USA.
Cureus
|January 18, 2021
Summary
Tension-type headaches are common and often resist pain medication. Osteopathic manipulative treatment and lifestyle changes effectively resolved a case, suggesting alternative therapies warrant further study.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Osteopathic Medicine
Background:
- Tension-type headaches (TTH) represent 90% of diagnosed headaches, frequently affecting young adults.
- Commonly associated factors include poor health, sleep issues, anxiety, stress, and poor posture.
- Recurrence and medication resistance are hallmarks of TTH, necessitating alternative treatments.
Observation:
- A case study focused on a patient experiencing tension-type headaches.
- The headaches were initially unresponsive to conventional over-the-counter pain medications.
Findings:
- Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) combined with lifestyle modifications led to complete headache resolution.
- This suggests OMT can be an effective adjunctive therapy for refractory TTH.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential of OMT and lifestyle changes in managing chronic or medication-resistant TTH.
- Supports further research into non-pharmacological interventions for headache management.
- Emphasizes a holistic approach to treating tension-type headaches.
