Response letter to the editor: 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

Andreas Leonard Amons; René F. Castien; Willem De Hertogh; George L. Burchell; Linda J. Schoonmade; Johannes C. van der Wouden; Joost Dekker; Henriëtte E van der Horst

doi:10.1080/10669817.2026.2693312

June 24, 2026Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy

Response letter to the editor: 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

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This research aims to assess the effectiveness of cervical physical therapy in reducing pain sensitivity among migraine sufferers compared to other treatment methods.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing studies on cervical physical therapy for migraine.
Compared outcomes with no treatment, sham treatment, and usual medical care.
Cervical physical therapy significantly reduced pain sensitivity compared to no treatment (specific metrics not provided).
General improvements noted with cervical therapy contrasted with sham treatment and usual care, suggesting efficacy in migraine management.

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Systematic review examines cervical physical therapy effects on pain sensitivity in migraine patients, suggesting potential benefits.

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Dear Editor,We thank T. Rangare, A. Jivani, and S. Sharma for their interest in our recently published systematic review and meta-analysis examining the efficacy of cervical physical therapy on pai...

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Amons et al. (2026) studied this question.

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