Effect of Post Isometric Relaxation Versus Myofascial Release Therapy in the Management of Non Specific Neck Pain

"For Upper Trapezius In supine position Neck flexion, contra-lateral full side bending followed by slight ipsilateral rotation will be provided towards the side being treated. while asking the patient to shrug the stabilized shoulder and contraction will be maintained for 7- 10s. Repeating it 3-5 times.~For Levator Scapulae Step One In supine position while lifting the patients neck in full flexion, lateral flexion and rotation with 7-10s isometric contraction away from side to be treated will be provided.~Step Two The patient will be instructed to take head backwards to the table while at the same time asking the patient to slightly shrug the shoulder and resistance will be provided. Repeating it 3-5 times.~2.Neck isometric strengthening exercises Intensity 5 reps Frequency at 1st week one set and second week will progress to 2 sets~3.Cryotherapy will be placed on cervical region for 10 min after the treatment."

"For Upper Trapezius In sitting position Myofascial Release of Trapezius will be performed unilaterally with soft fist or elbow sinking and then taking up the line of tension from mid belly of Trapezius, to the acromion process, while the patient drops the head forward and will slowly rotate the head from side to side. While providing the resistance to contralateral side of rotation. Repeating for 2-3 times.~For Levator Scapulae In sitting position applying same unilateral muscle release as Trapezius, but the line of tension will be to the inferior border of Scapulae slightly laterally and will ask the patient to drop the head forward to increase resistance on Levator muscle. Repeating it 2-3 times~2.Neck isometric strengthening exercises Intensity 5 reps Frequency at 1st week one set and second week will progress to 2 sets~3.Cryotherapy will be placed on cervical region for 10 min after the treatment."