Effects of Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling on Headache and Migraine: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials - PubMed
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- The study reviews the effects of spinal manipulation and dry needling on headaches and migraines.
- Headaches are classified as primary (migraines, tension headaches) or secondary (cervicogenic headaches).
- A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Scopus databases.
- Thirteen randomized clinical trials were selected, with PEDro scale values ranging from six to eight.
- Dry needling and cervical manipulations were found effective in reducing pain and improving functionality.
- Both techniques showed significant effects on pain, sensitivity, functionality, and general health.
- Future studies are needed to analyze long-term effects of these techniques.