Effects of Thai Massage on EMG

N/ACompletedNCT02067325

Mae Fah Luang University Hospital50 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Thai massage on electromyogram in patients with chronic upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Interventions

Thai massageOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female * Age between 18 - 50 years old * The participants have experienced spontaneous upper pain for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the s trapezius muscles. Trigger points will be diagnosed as the presence of focal tenderness in a taut band and with pain recognition. * The participants will be able to follow instructions. * Good communication and cooperation. Exclusion Criteria: * A history of the following diseases or disorders: * Cervical radiculopathy * 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 (1)

School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University

Mueang, Changwat Chiang Rai, Thailand

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Muscle activity as a Measure of Electromyogram

Time frame: 1 day

Secondary Outcomes

Pain scores on Visual Analog Scale

Time frame: 1 day

Muscle tension on Visual Analog Scale

Time frame: 1 days

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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