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KMID : 0363620230440030140
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medicine
2023 Volume.44 No. 3 p.140 ~ p.149
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A Case Report of Craniosacral Therapy and Acupuncture for Chronic Migraine
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Lee Su-Jin
Park Seong-Uk
Park Jung-Mi
Chang Seok-Hwan
Cho Seung-Yeon
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Abstract
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Objectives : This case report aims to describe the effects of craniosacral therapy and acupuncture in a patient with chronic migraine.
Methods : A 33-year-old man with chronic migraine was treated with 20 sessions of craniosacral therapy and acupuncture for 8 weeks. The number of migraine and headache days were monitored every month. The pain intensity of headache was measured on the visual analog scale (VAS). Korean Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6) and Migraine Specific Quality of Life (MSQoL) were also used.
Results : The number of headache days per month reduced from 28 to 7 after 8 weeks of treatment and to 3 after 3 months of treatment. The pain intensity of headache based on VAS reduced from 7.5 to 3 after 8 weeks and further to < 1 after 3 months of treatment. Furthermore, the patient’s HIT-6 and MSQoL scores improved during the treatment period, which was maintained or further improved at the 3 month follow-up. No side effects were observed during or after the treatment.
Conclusion : This case indicates that craniosacral therapy and acupuncture could be effective treatments for chronic migraine. Further studies are required to validate the efficacy of craniosacral therapy for chronic migraine.
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KEYWORD
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Craniosacral therapy, Manual therapy, Chronic migraine, Acupuncture, Korean traditional medicine
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