Effects of Muscle Relaxation Approach and Joint Movement Approach on Neck Movement and Comfort of Daily Living in Patients with Tension-type Headache of Forward Head Posture

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to improve the comfort of daily life such as reduction of headache and increase of movement of neck by using muscle relaxation therapy approach and joint movement therapy approach for office worker with tension type headache of foward head posture sitting over 5 hours. For this, 9 male and 15 female participated in the foward head posture with tension type headache. Each group consisted of 3 male and 5 female. Groups are divided into groups, such as muscle relaxation therapy, joint movement therapy, muscle relaxation and joint movement therapy approach. After intervention for each group for a month, we measured neck movement and head disability index and neck disability index 2week. SPSS 23.0 was used for data analysis. The one-way repeated ANOVA, one-way ANOVA, compared t-test was used for statistical analysis. Three intervention groups have brought improvements in neck movement and daily life comfort. There is significant difference in the improvement of neck extension and change in neck disability index between 2 and 4 weeks in the joint movement therapy approach compared to muscle relaxation approach, muscle relaxation and joint movement therapy approach. Office workers are exposed to tension type headache. However, muscle relaxation approach and joint movement therapy approach can improve neck movement and daily life comfort. These improvements can reduce the cost of treatment for tension headaches and improve the quality of life. This study will also help to establish a therapeutic plan for office workers.