Successful management of chronic migraine through manual therapy. A case report

Abstract

Migraine is the second most debilitating condition affecting a significant portion of the general population, particu-larly young adults under 50. Despite extensive research, the etiology of migraine remains diverse and often multifac-torial, with limited clarity on the specific underlying pathogenic processes. Consequently, the treatment of migraine lacks a mechanism-based approach. We present the case of a young female patient suffering for 8 years of chronic migraine and tension-type headaches. The manual therapy techniques successfully released the muscular tensions, considerably improving her quality of life in terms of pain and emotional well-being.