# Resonance massage tool effects in non-migraine headache management

## TL;DR

A study found that using a vibration tool significantly reduced headache pain over time, suggesting it could be a useful therapy.

## Contribution

The study demonstrates that resonance massage tools may serve as an effective preventative or maintenance therapy for headaches.

## Key findings

- The experimental group showed significant improvement in headache impact and related symptoms.
- Vibration treatment was associated with reduced mean pain ratings over time.
- Results support the need for larger trials to evaluate resonance therapy's effectiveness.

## Abstract

Background: This study examines the feasibility of preventative and acute treatment of
chronic cluster headaches using vibration as a potential intervention to warrant
a large-scale clinical trial. Methods: The paper reports a study on sixty individuals
suffering from tension or cluster-type headaches. The experimental group of 30
individuals received vibratory treatment at set frequencies, and the control
received sham treatment. All individuals were evaluated prior to and immediately
after the intervention, and at six and eight weeks after the conclusion of
treatment. Results: Significant improvement was noted in the experimental group as rated
by the Headache Impact Test-6, Rivermead Persistent Post-Concussive Syndrome
(PPCS) Questionnaire, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Participant Health
Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7, and/or the Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder Checklist. Conclusions: The use of vibration and resonance-type devices
significantly reduces mean pain ratings over time, pointing to their
effectiveness as a potential maintenance or preventative type of therapy. This study
contributes to the development and design of larger randomized controlled trials that
could further evaluate the effectiveness of vibration and resonance with
oscillating expiratory pressure on headache. Clinical Trial Registration: ISRCTN37415803.