Traditional Thai Massage and Scapulocostal Syndrome

Khon Kaen University60 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of traditional Thai massage on pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, muscle tension, anxiety, cervical range of motion, patient satisfaction and side effects in the treatment of scapulocostal syndrome.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Scapulocostal Syndrome

Interventions

Traditional Thai massageOTHER

The participants will receive thirty minutes session of traditional Thai massage onto the scapular region for 9 sessions over a period of 3 weeks

Ultrasound therapy and hot packOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 50 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female 2. Age between 18 - 50 years old 3. The participants have experienced spontaneous scapular pain (VAS ≥ 3) for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the scapular region (serratus posterior superior, rhomboid groups, levator scapulae and trapezius muscles). Trigger points will be diagnosed as the presence of focal tenderness in a taut band and with pain recognition. 4. The participants will be able to follow instructions. 5. Good communication and cooperation. Exclusion Criteria: 1. A history of the following diseases or disorders: * Rotator cuff disease * Cervical radiculopathy * Degenerative shoulder joint disease * Shoulder stiffness 2. Contraindications of traditional Thai massage * Contagious skin disease * Injury or inflammation of muscle * Bone fracture and/or joint dislocation * Open wound * Uncontrolled hypertension * Drug and/or alcohol intoxication

Locations (2)

Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University

Muang, Changwat Khon Kaen, Thailand

School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University

Muang, Changwat Khon Kaen, Thailand

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pain intensity (Visual analog scale)

The intensity of pain will be reported by the participant on a numerical analog scale ranging from 0 to 10. Zero indicates no pain anywhere and 10 indicates the most pain ever experienced.

Time frame: 4 months

Secondary Outcomes

Pressure Pain Threshold

Time frame: 4 months

Muscle tension (Visual analog scale)

Time frame: 4 months

State Anxiety Inventory

Time frame: 4 months

patient satisfaction

Time frame: 3 weeks

Side effects

Time frame: 3 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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