Table 2.
CAM modality and frequency used for primary headaches.
| Migraine (N, %) | TTH (N, %) | MOH (N, %) | Mixed type headache (N, %) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients not using CAM | 41 (64.1) | 26 (76.5) | 7 (63.6) | 6 (54.5) |
| Phytotherapy | 6 (9.4) | 5 (14.7) | 1 (9.1) | 3 (27.3) |
| Cupping | 4 (6.3) | 3 (8.8) | 3 (27.3) | 1 (9.1) |
| Chiropractic adjustment/massage | 7 (10.9) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Acupuncture | 1 (1.6) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| More than one modality (acupuncture, cupping, hirudotherapy, phytotherapy) | 5 (7.8) | 0 | 0 | 1 (9.1) |
CAM, complementary and alternative medicine; TTH, tension type headache; MOH, medication overuse headache.