Cervicothoracic Junction Mobilization Versus Eccentric Muscle Energy Technique in Mechanical Cervical Pain
Neck Pain
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Neck Pain
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study.
- Females
- Age between 18-45 years.
- Diagnosed with mechanical cervical pain.
Exclusion Criteria:
Participant failing to fall in this category would be excluded of the study.
- Pregnant Females
- Any previous history of trauma or surgery
- Diagnosed with mechanical cervical pain due to disc herniation, radiculopathy or any other cervical malignancy.
Sites / Locations
- Riphah international University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Cervicothoracic Junction Mobilization Technique
Eccentric Muscle Energy Technique
It is a part of manual therapy technique. Maitland mobilization to the C7- T1 level, according to their primary movement restriction (for flexion-extension restriction- central PA glide, for rotation restrictions unilateral PA glide) is given.For central PA glide, a central pressure angled towards the participant's head was given with overlapping thumbs of the therapist placed on the spinous process of C7. Dosage: Glide would be given according to the nature, intensity and severity of the patient's pain. 30 sec bouts with 3 sets & 2 reps. Total 2-3 min duration. 2 sessions per week for 3 weeks.
Eccentric muscle energy technique would be applied to the patient's cervical spine. The cervical spine would be brought to the barrier of motion in each plane i.e. flexion/extension, lateral bending and rotation. Then patient would be asked to push their heads into the direction opposite that of the barrier. Dosage: The therapist provided isometric resistance for 3- 5 seconds, after which the subjects relaxed their muscles completely and the therapist applied stretch. This is applied for generalized cervical movements in each plane like Flexion, Extension, Side Bending & Rotation. 3-5 repetitions with 2-3 sets were performed. Total duration: 3-5 min 2 sessions per week for 3 weeks.