Immediate Effect of Myofascial Release Technique on Current Mood State and Pain Intensity in Patient with Tension Type Headache

Abstract

Background: Tension-type headache (TTH), which makes up the highest proportion of headaches. Myofascial trigger point (ATrP) which causes pain in the muscles of the back of the head. Paracranial muscle contracture and stress also played an important role in headache’s physiology. This justifies the presence of paracranial pain hypersensitivity and decrease pain threshold. Studies suggest that a headache is associated with behavioral changes. Myofascial release technique (MFR) restores the length and health of restricted connective tissue, pressure can be relieved on pain sensitive structures such as nerves and blood vessels and also improve the mood state. Purpose: To investigate whether the myofascial release technique shows an immediate effect on current mood state and pain intensity. Methodology: 24 subjects with TTH of 20 to 30 years female participated in the study. All participants were screened by HSQ (headache screening questionnaire). 24 patients were divided into two groups. Experimental group received MFR for 30 to 45 min single session and control group did not receive any treatment. Outcome measure for the current mood state was BMIS (brief mood introspection scale) and NPRS (numeric pain rating scale) was used to determine pain intensity. Results: Data was analysed by SPSS version 20. Independent Sample T-Test, Mann-Whitney U Test used for between group analyses. Result of the between-group analysis revealed a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) in both outcome measures BMIS and NPRS. Conclusion: Myofascial release technique shows an immediate effect on reducing pain intensity and improving the current mood state. Key words: TTH, MFR, current mood state, pain intensity.