The Aim of This Study is to Compare the Effects of Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) Used in Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) and to Determine Whether They Are Superior to Conservative Treatment (CT)

Conservative treatment (HP, US, TENS) was applied for 3 weeks, with 5 sessions per week, a total of 15 sessions.

"IASTM was performed only on the neck and upper back muscles on the aching side using the sweep technique on the origo and insertion lines. A total of 6 sessions were applied, two sessions per week for 3 weeks.~Conservative treatment (HP, US, TENS) was applied for 3 weeks, with 5 sessions per week, a total of 15 sessions."

"ESWT therapy was applied on the muscle with active trigger point, at 1.5-2.0 bar pressure, at 10 Hz frequency, 2000 beats in each session, twice a week, in total 6 sessions.~Conservative treatment (HP, US, TENS) was applied for 3 weeks, with 5 sessions per week, a total of 15 sessions."