Cited by 59Migraine and Headache StudiesMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationTemporomandibular Joint Disorders

Are non-invasive interventions effective for the management of headaches associated with neck pain? an update of the bone and joint decade task force on neck pain and its associated disorders by the Ontario protocol for traffic injury management (OPTIMA) collaboration

Varatharajan, Sharanya, Ferguson, Brad, Chrobak, Karen, Shergill, Yaadwinder, Côté, Pierre, Wong, Jessica J., Yu, Hainan, Shearer, Heather M. +15 more·2016·European Spine Journal

Abstract

Purpose To update findings of the 2000-2010 Bone and Joint Decade Task Force on Neck Pain and its Associated Disorders and evaluate the effectiveness of non-invasive and non-pharmacological interventions for the management of patients with headaches associated with neck pain (i.e., tension-type, cervicogenic, or whiplash-related headaches).Methods We searched five databases from 1990 to 2015 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cohort studies, and case-control studies comparing non-invasive interventions with other interventions, placebo/sham, or no interventions. Random pairs of independent reviewers critically appraised eligible studies using the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network criteria to determine scientific admissibility. Studies with a low risk of bias were synthesized following best evidence synthesis principles.Results We screened 17,236 citations, 15 studies were relevant, and 10 had a low risk of bias. The evidence suggests that episodic tension-type headaches should be managed with low load endurance craniocervical and cervicoscapular exercises. Patients with chronic tension-type headaches may also benefit from low load endurance craniocervical and cervicoscapular exercises; relaxation training with stress coping therapy; or multimodal care that includes spinal mobilization, craniocervical exercises, and postural correction. For cervicogenic headaches, low load endurance craniocervical and cervicoscapular exercises; or manual therapy (manipulation with or without mobilization) to the cervical and thoracic spine may also be helpful.Conclusions The management of headaches associated with neck pain should include exercise. Patients who suffer from chronic tension-type headaches may also benefit from relaxation training with stress coping therapy or multimodal care. Patients with cervicogenic headache may also benefit from a course of manual therapy.

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Authors
Varatharajan, S., Ferguson, B., Chrobak, K., Shergill, Y., Côté, P., Wong, J. J., Yu, H., Shearer, H. M., Southerst, D., Sutton, D., Randhawa, K., Jacobs, C., Abdulla, S., Woitzik, E., Marchand, A.-A., van der Velde, G., Carroll, L. J., Nordin, M., Ammendolia, C., Mior, S., Ameis, A., Stupar, M., & Taylor-Vaisey, A.
Affiliations
  • Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CA)
  • University of Ottawa (CA)
  • Mount Sinai Hospital (CA)
  • Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (CA)
  • University of Alberta (CA)
  • New York University (US)
  • University of Toronto (CA)
  • Université de Montréal (CA)
Corresponding author
Côté, Pierre
Venue
European Spine Journal
Published
2016-02-06
Volume
25
Issue
7
Pages
1971-1999
ISSN
  • 0940-6719 (ISSN-L)
  • 1432-0932
OpenAlex
W2283159329
Cited by
59
References
75
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 7 · 2022: 4 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 11 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 7 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 1
FWCI
7.11
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • European Spine Journal (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Ontario Ministry of Finance and the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (RFP# OSS_00267175)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Migraine and Headache Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Complementary and Manual Therapy › Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Keywords
tension-type headache, cervicogenic headache, non-invasive intervention, non-pharmacological treatment, endurance exercise, relaxation training, manual therapy, spinal mobilization, posture correction, multimodal care, chronic tension-type headache, episodic tension-type headache
MeSH terms
Systematic Reviews as Topic, Exercise Therapy, Headache, Humans, Ontario, Relaxation Therapy, Whiplash Injuries, Exercise, Tension-Type Headache, Neck Pain, Neck Injuries, Musculoskeletal Manipulations, Advisory Committees, Post-Traumatic Headache

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