Mechanical Neck pain is the second most commonly occurring musculoskeletal disorder worldwide, ranking 4th in overall disability. It is referred to as Nonspecific generalized neck pain with mechanical characteristics with a primary location between the supranuchal line and the first thoracic spinous process, includingpatients suffering from mechanical neck pain are reported to have several impairments, including pain, reduced cervical ROM, neck disability, and proprioceptive dysfunction. The treatment indicated involves the use of electrotherapy and thermal modalities. In addition, the use of different manual therapy techniques is advocated; however, the most effective management is still debatable. Evidence suggests that Natural Apophyseal glides have a significant positive effect on mechanical neck pain patients. So the study will identify the additional effect of cranial base release with natural apophyseal glides in alleviating pain and its effects on proprioception.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
20
* 15 mins of TENS (frequency 100 Hz, phase duration 50 μs) with moist heat over the area of pain * Isomeric Stretching of neck muscles followed by neck isometrics
-Will be applied in sitting position Therapist right hand would cradle the head such that the little finger would rest on the spinous process of the vertebra that is to be mobilized. The other hands thumb would be used to apply over pressure. Direction of force will be parallel to highly irritable-grossly restricted cervical facet joints. Intervention would involve 3 sets of 20 repetitions in 15minutes, 3 days a week for 2 weeks comprising of total 6 session.
Will be performed in lying position. therapist fingers will contact the sub occipital muscles and upward pressure would be given until the tissues and muscles relax. it will be given once daily for 3 days a week and will continue for 2 weeks
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Change in Pain
Pain will be measured on Numeric Pain Rating Scale.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Change in ROM
Cervical rotation will be measured through CROM device
Time frame: 2 weeks
Change in Cervical Proprioception
Will be measured from Laser Pointer Method
Time frame: 2 weeks
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