Table 1 Characteristics of the subjects in groups Migraine, CGH and MHF
From: Comparative analysis and diagnostic accuracy of the cervical flexion–rotation test
Variable | Headache group | ||
|---|---|---|---|
CGH (n = 20) | Migraine (n = 20) | MHF (n = 20) | |
History of headache (years) | |||
Mean (SD) | 4.8 (2.8) | 9.1 (4.8) | 5.7 (3.9) |
Range | 0.5–11.0 | 4.0–20.0 | 0.5–14 |
Index of headache severity (/100) | |||
Mean (SD) | 56.3 (10.8) | 54.1 (14.1) | 47.9 (11.4) |
Range | 35.0–81.0 | 31.3–81.6 | 31.3–71.0 |
Dominant side of headache | |||
Left | 8 | 4 | 5 |
Right | 12 | 7 | 11 |
Bilateral | 0 | 9 | 4 |
Positive flexion–rotation test | 14 | 5 | 8 |
Pulsating headache | 4 | 12 | 7 |
Photophobia | 5 | 16 | 8 |
Phonophobia | 4 | 15 | 9 |
Nausea | 5 | 16 | 9 |
Neck positions/movement provoke headache | 20 | 3 | 8 |
Neck symptoms precede headache | 17 | 4 | 10 |
Anti-migraine medication helps | 1 | 13 | 5 |
Forward bend increases headache | 6 | 13 | 9 |
Exertion increases headache | 6 | 16 | 14 |