Effects of ELDOA in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache

The aim of our study is to determine the effect of ELDOA in relieving pain, improving ROM and functional disability in patients with cervicogenic headache. This study will add to the growing body of knowledge that if this technique yields comparable outcomes, it would be the alternative therapy. Moreover, it would add to the society as no literature is available on the effect of ELDOA technique in the management of Cervicogenic headache.

Cervicogenic Headache (CEH) is mainly caused by neck or paravertebral soft tissue lesions. It is chronic headache that arises from the Atlanto-occipital and upper cervical joints and is perceived in one or more regions of the head or face. One of the known treatment options that create decompression at spinal segment level is called ELDOA it is described as a conditioning method involving a series of movements and body stretches to help correct body posture, rehabilitate people with injuries and prevent injuries