Abstract

Defect in any anatomical structure in the neck region can cause neck pain and cervicogenic headache (CGH). Hyoid bone plays a crucial role in posture and movement of neck, but there are small number of studies depicting the effect of hyoid bone mobilization and fascia relaxation on cervical motion in CGH patients in Indian population. Objectives: Purpose of this study was to examine the effect of hyoid bone mobilization and fascia relaxation on cervical motion in CGH patients from central India. Methods: In this interventional prospective study, 50 patients having CGH were randomly enrolled using neck lateral motion test. Sociodemographic details of patients were collected. All the patients were given hyoid bone mobilization and fascia relaxation intervention. Cervical range of motion was examined both before and after intervention and the results were statistically compared using students' t test (paired). Results: There was significant improvement in cervical flexion, extension, right rotation, and left rotation after performing the intervention (p<0.05). Conclusions: Hyoid bone mobilization and fascia relaxation technique can improve cervical range of motion and asymmetry in cervical motion in CGH patients.

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