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Effect of myofascial release on neck pain and pulmonary function in adults

Effect of Calf and Hamstring Myofascial Release on Neck Pain, Disability, and Pulmonary Function in Adults with Non-Specific Neck Pain - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/109650
Enrollment
54
Registered
2026-04-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: J984- Other disorders of lung

Interventions

Intervention1: Calf and hamstring myofascial release with stretching: Participants will receive foam roller based myofascial release for calf and hamstring muscles followed by static stretching, along

Sponsors

GD Goenka University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18 to 30 years All genders male and female Diagnosed with non specific neck pain more than 3 months with no pathology Hamstring tightness with straight leg raise less than 70 degrees Neck disability index scores between 10 to 30 indicating mild to moderate disability Participants must be able to provide informed consent and commit to the intervention schedule Pain intensity greater than or equal to 4 out of 10 on visual analog scale Calf tightness with ankle dorsiflexion less than 10 degrees

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of recent cervical trauma fracture or surgery Diagnosed neck pathology such as cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy Systemic or neurological disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis or Parkinson disease Diagnosed pulmonary conditions that could affect spirometry outcomes such as COPD or asthma Recent lower limb injury or surgery involving the hamstrings gastrocnemius or plantar fascia Ongoing physiotherapy treatment for neck pain Pregnant or lactating individuals

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
pin intensity Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Neck disability Cervical ROM Pulmonary function Timepoint: Baseline week 0 Post intervention week 6

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Cervical ROM Pulmonary function Timepoint: Baseline week 0 Post intervention week 6

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactVishakha

GD Goenka University

divya.goyal@gdgu.org7986875255

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026