Comparison Of Direct Myofascial Release And Bowen's Technique For Non-Specific Neck Pain
Neck Pain
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Neck Pain focused on measuring Pain, Range of motion, Myofascial release, Bowen therapy, Anxiety
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Chronic non-specific neck pain ≥ 3 months without symptoms radiating to the upper limbs
- Presence of a maximum of 1-2 active Myofascial Trigger Points
- Pain of more than 3 on a NPRS
For the diagnosis of a Trigger Point, compliance with the following criteria:
- (1) A hypersensitive spot in a palpable taut band,
- (2) Palpable or visible local twitch on pincer palpation
- (3) Reproduction of referred pain elicited by palpation of the sensitive spot.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy
- Neck Pain due to trauma, fractures, or whiplash; neoplasia, severe osteoporosis, infectious, or inflammatory processes;
- Patients with pacemakers, congenital anomalies, previous neck surgery
- Patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria
Sites / Locations
- Pakistan Railway General Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Direct myofascial release treatment
Bowen therapy
Myofascial Release will be applied with Forearm and/or ulnar border of the palm. Deep Pressure will be applied and glided medially towards the base of the neck and/ or towards the upper scapular region
Thumb of the therapist will be placed on the top of the targeted muscle. The skin will be carried away gently from the spine without disturbing the muscle. The thumb was then hooked into the lateral aspect of the muscle to form a pressure on the muscle. Then the thumb will be flattened in the medial direction, when this happened the muscle would plop or respond in some way.