The Synergistic Effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique and Dry Cupping Therapy on Pain Modulation and Functional Recovery on Myofascial Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

130

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

June 20, 2025

Primary Completion Date

September 20, 2025

Study Completion Date

September 20, 2025

Conditions
Mechanical Neck Pain
Interventions
DEVICE

Dry Cupping Therapy

The patients receive dry cupping therapy for 10 min on the marked trigger point using a plastic set with a hand vacuum pump

OTHER

Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique

The patients receive the Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique, which consists of ischemic compression, strain-counterstrain, and muscle energy techniques.

OTHER

stretching and strengthening exercises

The patients receive stretching and strengthening exercises

OTHER

combined integrated neuromuscular inhibition, dry cupping and stretching and strengthening exercises

the patients recive all the three interventions

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

RECRUITING

Faculty of Physical Therapy, Giza

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Beni-Suef University

OTHER

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