An interventional study of dry cupping massage and Myofacial release in Mechanical Neck Pain, sponsored by South Valley University. Status unknown at 2 sites in Egypt. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 40 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-06-25.
Sponsored by South Valley University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
A Quasi-experimental study will investigate the effect of dry cupping massage versus myofascial release on patients with mechanical neck pain.
PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of dry cupping massage versus myofascial release on pain level, range of motion, and functional level in mechanical neck pain…
BACKGROUND: Neck pain is a multivariate disease and is a leading issue in a modernized society. The economic burden of neck pain is remarkable and includes treatment costs, reduced productivity, and job-related problems (Cohen, 2015).
There is no one definitive treatment for neck pain. However, different pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments have been recommended, including laser therapy, massage, acupuncture, yoga, and aquatic therapy (Corvillo et al., 2020). However, no studies are focusing on comparing the effect of dynamic cupping and myofascial release in mechanical neck pain.
HYPOTHESES: There will be a non-significant difference between dry cupping massage and myofascial release on pain level, range of motion, and functional level in patients with mechanical neck pain…
RESEARCH QUESTION: Will there be a difference between dry cupping massage versus myofascial release on pain level, range of motion, and functional level in patients with mechanical neck pain?
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Exclusion Criteria:
group A (will receive cupping massage technique in addition to traditional exercises)
Procedure: dry cupping massage
group B (will receive myofascial release technique in addition to traditional exercises)
Procedure: Myofacial release
Dry cupping is a form of massage therapy that involves using Hijamat cups without skin injury while applying suction and then performing circular and transverse movements
Also known as: traditional exercises (neck stretching and strengthening exercises)
Myofascial release is a form of manual therapy using hands-on techniques to regain tissue extensibility and elasticity
Also known as: traditional exercises (neck stretching and strengthening exercises)
Cervical range of motion
Cervical flexion and extension ranges of motion are measured by goniometer in numerical degrees
Time frame: Assessment will be done pre and post treatment sessions (3 sessions/week, total of 12 sessions in 4 weeks)
Neck Disability index
The neck disability index is a questionnaire has been designed to inform how neck pain has affected different aspects in everyday life.
Time frame: Assessment will be done pre and post treatment sessions (3 sessions/week, total of 12 sessions in 4 weeks)
Visual analog scale
The visual analog scale is a scale for pain severity assessment with range from 0 (o pain) to 10 (intolerable pain)
Time frame: Assessment will be done pre and post treatment sessions (3 sessions/week, total of 12 sessions in 4 weeks)
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