Abstract

Objective. To evaluate the effect of electrotherapy on quality of life in patients with chronic migraine and neck pain. Material and methods. The study included 45 patients with chronic migraine and neck pain, divided into two groups: the first group (n=25) received treatment with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), the second group (n=20) received botulinum toxin type A injections PREEMPT scheme. The results were assessed using the MIDAS, HIT-6 and NDI questionnaires before the start of treatment and one month after it began. Results. The use of electrotherapy caused a greater reduction in disability and improved quality of life compared to botulinum toxin. The data obtained indicate the high effectiveness of electrotherapy and the need for its further use in clinical practice to improve the condition of patients with chronic migraine and neck pain.

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