High-intensity Laser Therapy for Neck Pain

punctual technique on the 6 bilateral points of the cervical region and shoulder girdle, to be followed by a sweep technique on both trapezius muscles (upper portions). The parameters proposed by Dundar et al. will be used: an average power of 3 W, 60 J per point (360 J), and 500 J for manual scanning (1000 J). For the application of laser therapy, the 12 W BTL-6000 equipment that emits at 1064 nm wavelengths will be used.

Three sets of bilateral passive static stretching will be performed for the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and scalene muscles. Each series will last 30 seconds, followed by a 30-second rest interval. The exercises will be carried out with the participant in a seated position in a chair with a backrest.

Intervention in which the therapist performs a HILT simulation application, performing all of the steps and movements for an administration without actually receiving the treatment.