18, November 2025

The Role of Yoga Therapy in Reducing Frequency and Intensity of Tension-Type Headaches

Author(s): Enamul Hoque

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Alumnus, M.Sc. (Yogic Science), School of Yogic Science and Holistic Health Practices, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi, Govt. of India.

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202511010     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202511010


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Abstract: Tension-type headaches (TTH) are among the most common neurological illnesses globally, significantly diminishing quality of life and productivity. Conventional pharmacological treatments often yield insufficient long-term relief and may induce detrimental side effects, leading numerous patients to seek alternative approaches. This study report investigates the efficacy of yoga therapy a multifaceted mind-body practice in diminishing the occurrence and severity of TTH. Recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses demonstrate that yoga practices incorporating asanas, pranayama, meditation, and relaxation significantly reduce headache symptoms and enhance psychological well-being. The primary physiological processes facilitating these effects include stress reduction, autonomic balance, and muscular relaxation. This synthesis uses a mixed-methods approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative variables, to build a paradigm for the integration of yoga therapy into clinical management. The findings indicate substantial reductions in headache frequency, pain severity, and perceived stress, validating yoga as a safe, economical, and evidence-supported adjunctive approach for the therapy of tension-type headaches.

 
Keywords: Tension-Type Headache (TTH); Yoga Therapy; Asanas; Pranayama; Meditation; Relaxation Techniques; Stress Reduction; Autonomic Balance; Muscle Relaxation; Mind–Body Intervention; Complementary and Alternative Medicine; Pain Management; Psychological Well-being; Headache Frequency; Non-Pharmacological Treatment; Clinical Integration; Mixed-Methods Study etc.

Enamul Hoque (2025); The Role of Yoga Therapy in Reducing Frequency and Intensity of Tension-Type Headaches, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-11, Pp. 46-51.          Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/


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