this trial will involve three groups. Group 1 will receive subthreshold stimulation. Group 2 will receive suprathreshold stimulation. Group 3 will receive shame treatment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
60
A two-channel portable electrical stimulation unit (BTL-4620, Czech Republic).
Pain intensity
Neck pain intensity will be assessed by the visual analog scale (VAS). Participants will be asked to explain their present pain by putting a mark on a 10 mm horizontal line with 0 degrees indicating "no pain" and 10 indicating the "worst possible pain"
Time frame: 2-3 months
Pressure threshold
Myofascial trigger points' sensitivity will be measured by a pressure-pain algometer from upper trapezius muscle.
Time frame: 2-3 months
Electromyography
The EMG activity from the upper trapezius muscle will be recorded during rest and voluntary maximum contraction.
Time frame: 2-3 months
Range of motion
Flexion, lateral rotation to both sides, lateral flexion to both sides
Time frame: 2-3 months
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