This study compares the effectiveness of Massage Gun Therapy and Deep Friction Massage in individuals with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points. The interventions will be evaluated for their effects on pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, cervical range of motion, and neck disability. The aim is to determine which treatment is more effective in reducing pain and improving functional outcomes.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
46
Massage Gun Therapy will be applied to the upper trapezius myofascial trigger point using a handheld percussive massage device. Participants will receive treatment for 5 minutes per session, three sessions per week for 2 weeks. The intervention aims to reduce pain, decrease muscle tension, improve pressure pain threshold, and enhance cervical range of motion and functional ability.
Deep Friction Massage will be applied manually over the upper trapezius myofascial trigger point using transverse friction techniques. Each session will last 5 minutes and will be administered three times per week for 2 weeks. The intervention aims to reduce pain, decrease muscle tightness, improve pressure pain threshold, increase cervical range of motion, and enhance functional ability.
Gulf Care Hospital, River gardens
Islamabad, Pakistan
RECRUITINGNumaric Pain Rating scale(NPRS)
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS): Pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, an 11-point self-reported scale ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates "no pain" and 10 indicates "worst imaginable pain." Participants will rate their current level of pain, with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity.
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention( From enrollment of first week and then to the end of 2 weeks)
Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) Neck Disability Index (NDI)
Cervical ROM (Inclinometer): Cervical range of motion will be measured using an inclinometer to assess neck movements including flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation. Higher values indicate greater cervical mobility and improved neck function. Neck Disability Index(NDI):The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a self-reported questionnaire used to assess neck-related functional disability. Scores range from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating greater disability.
Time frame: Cervical ROM (Inclinometer): Baseline and after 2 weeks of intervention. Neck Disability Index(NDI):Baseline and after 2 weeks of intervention.
Neck Disability Index (NDI)
The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a self-reported questionnaire used to assess neck-related functional disability. Scores range from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating greater disability.
Time frame: Baseline and after 2 weeks of intervention.
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