The effect of sustained extra cranial loading as a direct cause of headaches and facial pain: A narrative review from an osteopathic perspective
Item
- Title
- The effect of sustained extra cranial loading as a direct cause of headaches and facial pain: A narrative review from an osteopathic perspective
- Title
- The effect of sustained extra cranial loading as a direct cause of headaches and facial pain: A narrative review from an osteopathic perspective
- Author(s)
- Chatwal Rajinder
- Abstract
- Background: The aim of this study is to critically review the literature, assessing the affect of sustained extra cranial pressure and if there is conclusive evidence that it leads to headaches and face pain. Objective: To appraise current observational studies on the aetiology of headaches and facial pain in order to identify current best evidence and to determine recommendations for osteopathic management based on the best available evidence. Methods: Systematic computerised and hand literature searches for relevant research and evaluation using methodological quality criteria. Results: Further understanding into the causes and underlying pathologies which can lead to headaches and the psycho-social factors involved. The effect of the headache on the individual and the necessary screenings and tests a medical practitioner must address when diagnosing and treating patients with headaches. Conclusion: Despite lack of specific reliable and validated screenings and experiments, evidence shows that head/face pressure does lead to headaches and facial pain, especially noted in divers. Further research using improved methodology and utilising more randomised controlled trials with long term follow up and larger populations is recommended. The incorporation of osteopathic treatment approaches within these trials may also initiate results that are of greater clinical relevance to osteopaths’ treatments and management of patients with headaches and face pain of this particular origin.
- Abstract
- Background: The aim of this study is to critically review the literature, assessing the affect of sustained extra cranial pressure and if there is conclusive evidence that it leads to headaches and face pain. Objective: To appraise current observational studies on the aetiology of headaches and facial pain in order to identify current best evidence and to determine recommendations for osteopathic management based on the best available evidence. Methods: Systematic computerised and hand literature searches for relevant research and evaluation using methodological quality criteria. Results: Further understanding into the causes and underlying pathologies which can lead to headaches and the psycho-social factors involved. The effect of the headache on the individual and the necessary screenings and tests a medical practitioner must address when diagnosing and treating patients with headaches. Conclusion: Despite lack of specific reliable and validated screenings and experiments, evidence shows that head/face pressure does lead to headaches and facial pain, especially noted in divers. Further research using improved methodology and utilising more randomised controlled trials with long term follow up and larger populations is recommended. The incorporation of osteopathic treatment approaches within these trials may also initiate results that are of greater clinical relevance to osteopaths’ treatments and management of patients with headaches and face pain of this particular origin.
- presented at
- British School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2011
- Date Submitted
- 3.2.2012 00:00:00
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Pub-Identifier
- 15045
- Inst-Identifier
- 780
- Keywords
- Headaches, Facial pain, sustained pressure, osteopathic management
- Recommended
- 0
- Item sets
- Thesis
Chatwal Rajinder, “The effect of sustained extra cranial loading as a direct cause of headaches and facial pain: A narrative review from an osteopathic perspective”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 15, 2024, https://www.osteopathicresearch.com/s/orw/item/1791