Relieve certain headaches related to cervical tension by practicing a passive gravity-assisted stretching exercise (cervical extension) and using heat or cold, depending on the case.

noli's read

The link between cervical muscle tension and tension-type headaches is well-documented in the scientific literature (meta-analysis, Journal of Headache and Pain). The use of stretching or mobilization exercises for this tension is based on observational evidence and clinical trials showing a reduction in the frequency of episodes in some patients. However, passive hyperextension stretching should be approached with caution: although it may relieve muscle tension, there is no robust consensus recommending this specific posture, which could potentially irritate certain joint structures in vulnerable individuals. The use of heat or cold is a common empirical approach to pain management; systematic reviews (Cochrane) indicate that these methods offer variable, often subjective symptomatic relief without a profound curative effect. The creator's precautionary advice (using a cushion to regulate the range of motion) is an excellent safety measure that limits the risks of excessive hyperextension. In sum, the approach is consistent for headaches of musculoskeletal origin, but must be practiced while listening to one's own body.

the sources

1. 1Weppler CH, Magnusson SP 2010
2. 2Behm DG, Blazevich AJ, Kay AD, McHugh M 2015