ReviewBrain sciences2023
Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Primary Headaches-A Focused Review.
Review in Brain sciences, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 20 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Who cites it
20 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy of cervical physical therapy on pain sensitivity in patients with migraine compared to no treatment, sham treatment or usual medical care: a systematic review and meta-analysis.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy · 2026Pooled it
- Effect of Educational and Behavioral Interventions on Medication-Overuse Headache: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Pain research & management · 2026Pooled it
- Non-Pharmacologic Interventions for Hemodynamic Stability During Dental Implant Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Clinical implant dentistry and related research · 2026Trial
- Comparison of the efficacy of connective tissue massage and manual lymphatic drainage in patients with migraine: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2025Trial
- Clinical outcomes and safety of Five Element Acupuncture for preventive treatment of primary headache disorders: a multi-center real-world longitudinal observational study.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2026Observational
- Tension-Type Headache: Toward an Integrative Multidimensional Framework for Clinical Stratification and Personalized Management.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Optimizing headache management: Integrating primary care and patient-centered approaches.Pain management · 2026Article
- Mapping the Knowledge Landscape of Acupuncture for Primary Headaches: A Bibliometric Analysis From 2005 to 2025.Pain research & management · 2026Review
- Mechanisms and clinical applications of the valsalva maneuver in migraine relief: A mini-review.Current journal of neurology · 2025Article
- Chronic Stress and Headaches: The Role of the HPA Axis and Autonomic Nervous System.Biomedicines · 2025Review
- Novel Conservative Therapies in Migraine Management: The Impact of Fascia Exercises in a Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Recent Development of Zolmitriptan Formulation in Migraine Therapy: Production, Metabolism and Pharmaceutical Aspects.CNS & neurological disorders drug targets · 2025Review
- The Burden of Analgesics Overprescription for Chronic Headache: Impacts on Patients, Healthcare System and Countries.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Review
- Say hello to my little friend… micronutraceuticals in neuroenergetics, neuronal health, and neurodegenerative diseases.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2025Review
- Hallmarks of primary headache: part 1 - migraine.The journal of headache and pain · 2024Review
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- Nutritional Strategies for Chronic Craniofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders: Current Clinical and Preclinical Insights.Nutrients · 2024Review
- Evaluation of clinical characters and use of alternative medicines in the management of headache and predictors of treatment satisfaction among Saudi adults - A community-based study in Saudi Arabia.Preventive medicine reports · 2024Article
- Alternative Treatments for Emotional Experiencing and Processing in People with Migraine or Tension-Type Headache: A Scoping Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Research hotspots and trends on acupuncture treatment for headache: a bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2023.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2024Article
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Headache disorders are a significant global health burden, leading to reduced quality of life. While vast pharmacological treatments are available, they may be associated with adverse effects or inadequate efficacy for some patients, therefore there is a need for exploring alternate treatment strategies. This review gives a brief explanation and evaluation of some established and emerging non-pharmacological approaches for headache management, focusing on nutraceuticals and diet, acupuncture, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), biofeedback, relaxation techniques, autogenic training, and neuromodulation. Special consideration is given to psychological interventions as they increase patient self-efficacy and provide strategies for managing chronic pain. Future research should focus on optimizing these therapies, identifying patient-specific factors influencing their effectiveness, and integrating them into holistic headache management strategies.
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