Comparison of Three Different Myofascial Trigger Point Treatments in Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain

NAEnrolling by invitationINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

51

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

December 15, 2024

Primary Completion Date

December 15, 2025

Study Completion Date

December 15, 2025

Conditions
Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
Interventions
OTHER

Conventional Therapy

All three groups will receive a conventional physiotherapy program (TENS, therapeutic ultrasound, hot pack) 5 times a week for 4 weeks and the same exercise program 3 days a week for 4 weeks.

OTHER

Ischemic Compression Group

The ischemic compression group will receive ischemic compression therapy for the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, splenius capitis, and lower trapezius muscles.

OTHER

Strain-Counter Strain

The strain counterstrain technique will be applied to the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, splenius capitis, and lower trapezius muscles.

OTHER

Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT)

This group will be subjected to INIT for the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, splenius capitis, and lower trapezius muscles, 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks (12 sessions in total).

Trial Locations (1)

34015

Biruni University, Istanbul

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Biruni University

OTHER