Effective Strategies for Cervicogenic Headache Relief

10. Modalities

Sports physical therapists use various treatment modalities, but there are few studies on their efficacy. Most studies focus on manual therapy, specifically joint mobilization and manipulation and spinal manipulative therapy focused on the upper cervical spine. While trials suggest that manual therapy results in better outcomes, high-quality studies are still needed. Muscle stretching may also reduce muscle tightness across the neck, chest, and shoulders and may relieve trigger pain.