Chronic tension-type headache treated with acupuncture, physical training and relaxation training. Between-group differences.

Full Abstract

The aim of this study was to compare acupuncture, relaxation training and physical training in the treatment of chronic tension-type headache (CTTH). The study comprised 90 consecutive patients with CTTH who were randomly allocated to acupuncture, relaxation training or physical training. Headache intensity, headache-free days and headache-free periods were registered using a visual analogue scale and a headache diary. The measurements were made 4 weeks before, immediately after, and 3 and 6 months after the treatment period. Immediately after the last treatment, the number of headache-free periods and of headache-free days was higher in the relaxation group compared with the acupuncture group. There were no other significant differences between the groups at any time point. The clinical implications of our findings are that relaxation training induced the most pronounced effects directly after the treatment period, compared with acupuncture and physical training.

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Author information

Author/s: Söderberg, E (E); Carlsson, J (J); Stener-Victorin, E (E);

Affiliation: Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology/Physiotherapy, Göteborg, Sweden. elisabeth.soderberg(-atsign-)fhs.gu.se

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache (Cephalalgia), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-Nov; vol 26 (issue 11) : pp 1320-9

Dates: Created 2006/10/24; Completed 2006/12/28; Revised 2008/11/21;

PMID: 17059439, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

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Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Relaxation Therapy
Tension-Type Headache - psychology; therapy
Treatment Outcome

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