Effectiveness of Scapular Stabilization Exercises and Integrated Polyvagal Exercises on Pain, Forward Head Posture and EMG activity of the Upper Trapezius and Sternocleidomastoid in Individuals with Cervicogenic Headache : Randomized Controlled Trial

Need of the Study

Cervicogenic headache is a secondary form of condition that arises from abnormalities of the cervical region and is recognized globally as a distinct clinical entityCombining scapular stabilization exercises with polyvagal exercises may offer potential synergistic effects in the management of headache symptoms There is dearth of articles in showing effectiveness of scapular stabilization exercises and Integrated polyvagal exercises on pain forward head posture and EMG activity of upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscle in  individuals with cervicogenic headache Polyvagal exercises help in reducing pain perception  and promote relaxation and emotional well-being This study hypothesized that the combination of these interventions would lead to improved overall outcomes for individuals diagnosed with cervicogenic

Significance of the study

This study will provide evidence on the effectiveness of Scapular stabilization exercise and Integrated polyvagal exercise on Pain  Forward head posture and EMG activity of upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscle in individuals with cervicogenic headache The findings may help in selecting evidence based interventions to improve functional outcome and quality of life