Effects of Multimodal Therapy Versus Myofascial Release Techniques in Patient With Upper Cross Syndrome

"GROUP A (Multimodal Therapy) Group A was treated with multimodal therapy for 30-45 minutes for 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks. Postural education like correct posture and forward head posture exercises like chin tuck in. Patient was sitting on chair. Therapist was standing on side of patient treated part. Strengthening exercises for the deep cervical flexors, shoulder blade stabilizers, and core muscles with 3 Sets of 3 repetitions with hold for 5 seconds of each exercise. Then breathing exercises for 1 minute. Then grade A (pain free range) cervical spine mobilization 1 Set of 3 repetition. During entire treatment session, the therapist kept close eye on patient's discomfort.

Group B (Myofascial Release Technique) Group B was treated with multimodal therapy for 30-45 minutes for 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks. Palpate the muscles and fascia to identify areas of restriction. Apply gentle, sustained pressure to the restricted area using the fingertips or knuckles for Fascial Unwinding. Hold the pressure for 3-5 minutes to allow the fascia to release. Encourage the patient to breathe deeply and slowly to promote relaxation. The stretching of tight muscles 1 set of 3 repetitions. Apply gentle, sustained pressure to release tension of these tight muscles, Suboccipital, Scalene, Pectoralis Major, Trapezius, Levator Scapulae