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Trigger point compression and trigger point pressure release for mechanical neck pain

Comparison between trigger point compression and trigger point release on upper active trapezius trigger point for mechanical neck pain

Status
Unknown
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/09/036148
Enrollment
60
Registered
2021-09-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M509- Cervical disc disorder, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Trigger point compression: In this procedure firstly, Press the point until the referred symptoms are noted and hold this pressure for 5 seconds.Ease the pressure off by about 50% for a

Sponsors

Afroza Alam Shawon
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who are diagnosed for mechanical neck pain, Had mechanical neck pain for less than 3 months, Had an active upper trapezius trigger point ( an active upper trapezius trigger point is defined as a tender nodule in a taut band that referred pain in a pattern specific for upper tapezius), Decreased cervical lateral flexion to the opposite side of active upper trapezius trigger point, Patients who are receiving to Physiotherapy from musculoskeletal unit of CRP.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients who are taking anticoagulants, Patients who are using long term corticosteroid therapy, Any pathological condition that causes neck pain, Patients who are suffering from vertebrobasillar insufficiency (VBI), Any history of trauma and fracture, Any history of recent surgery, Any previous or current history of psychiatric or psychological treatment, Patient with severe psychological problem.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
As primary outcome, excessive pain, reduce range of motion, loss of muscle function, abnormal posture.Timepoint: 3 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary outcome will be evaluated as pain relief and ADL by trigger point compression and trigger point pressure release. Those are measured by NPRS and Neck Pain Disability Index (NPDI).Timepoint: 3 weeks

Countries

Bangladesh

Contacts

Public ContactAfroza Alam Shawon

Bangladesh Health Professions Institute (BHPI)

anwar_physiobd@yahoo.com01730059633

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026