Comparing the effects of Cranial Base Release and Cervical Stabilization exercises on Cervicogenic Headache A randomized controlled trial

Cervicogenic headache (CGH) is a secondary headache characterized by unilateral headache, and symptoms and signs of neck involvement. It is often worsened by neck movement, sustained awkward head position or external pressure over the upper cervical or occipital region on the symptomatic side. Cervical headaches are estimated to affect approximately 2.5% of the adult population and account for 15- 20% of all chronic and recurrent headaches. WHO (2016) states that adults between the ages of 20 and 50 are most prone to experience headaches, which can be a symptom of a variety of neurological diseases. CGH is very common among people now a days, majority of them being females. There are many studies which have shown effects of different therapeutic modalities and exercise therapy on cervicogenic headache. CBR and CSE are known to be effective approaches for cervicogenic headache but there is lack of literature for comparative studies between the effects of CBR and CSE on CGH, leaving it necessary to determine which approach is more beneficial so that it can be used in clinical settings in conjunction with the standard physiotherapy protocol for CGH.