APLICAÇÃO DA TÉCNICA DE MÚSCULO ENERGIA DE ATLAS (C1) EM PACIENTES COM CEFALEIA CERVICOGÊNICA

Abstract

Cervicogenic headache is all algia originating from the structures of the cervical region or the lower part of the skull, which is innervated by the cervical nerves. It is observed that the pain is predominantly unilateral and does not alternate the laterality, as in cases of migraine that the alternation is common, and originates in the occipital region. The energy muscle technique (MET) is a common conservative treatment for pathologies around the spine. This study aimed to apply the energy muscle technique in patients with cervicogenic headache, and to analyze the effects of the technique after its application. Eight patients with a diagnosis of cervicogenic headache were selected. In which six patients were female and two were male and had a mean age of 31.0 years. Cervical rotation assessed by the goniometer on the first and fifth day of treatment resulted in a significant increase, reaching close to or at the maximum reference value for rotation (0-55 °). Pain intensity (VAS) was verified before and after treatment, with a decrease in pain complaint. It was concluded that the study demonstrated through the technique proposed as a physiotherapeutic intervention, effective in the treatment