초록정보 내용

Objectives:
This case report aims to describe the effects of craniosacral therapy and acupuncture in a patient with chronic migraine.
Methods:
A 33-year-old man with chronic migraine was treated with 20 sessions of craniosacral therapy and acupuncture for 8 weeks. The number of migraine and headache days were monitored every month. The pain intensity of headache was measured on the visual analog scale (VAS). Korean Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6) and Migraine Specific Quality of Life (MSQoL) were also used.
Results:
The number of headache days per month reduced from 28 to 7 after 8 weeks of treatment and to 3 after 3 months of treatment. The pain intensity of headache based on VAS reduced from 7.5 to 3 after 8 weeks and further to < 1 after 3 months of treatment. Furthermore, the patient's HIT-6 and MSQoL scores improved during the treatment period, which was maintained or further improved at the 3 month follow-up. No side effects were observed during or after the treatment.
Conclusion:
This case indicates that craniosacral therapy and acupuncture could be effective treatments for chronic migraine. Further studies are required to validate the efficacy of craniosacral therapy for chronic migraine.

서지정보 내용

* 키워드 : Craniosacral therapy, Manual therapy, Chronic migraine, Acupuncture, Korean traditional medicine
* 발행처 : 대한한의학회
* 페이지 : 140-149
* ISBN :
* ISSN : 10100695