Musculoskeletal pain. Other primary disorders of muscles
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The superior trapezius muscle becomes oily with chamomile oil. Then massage will conducted from top to bottom for 10 minutes. Then, each of the 5 main points for activation of trigger
Sponsors
Research Institute for Islamic and Complementary Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Informed consent women Age 18 to 70 years Existence of pain in the superior trapezius area (cramp, burning, and pain) from the shoulder to the upper back and neck Existence of trigger points in touching superior trapezius
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The pain is too severe that the patient needs other treatments Neurological symptoms of the upper extremities Severe mental illnesses Pregnancy Any nerve damages or pressure on the spinal cord Cancer History of neck and shoulder surgery History of fractures and dislocations in the neck and shoulders History of severe cervical spine disorders such as disc herniation Hemophilia, Diabetic neuropathy, Epilepsy, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Anaphylaxis Taking anticoagulants such as warfarin Existence of wounds in the mentioned area Severe fever and headache and symptoms of meningitis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain severity. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, 7, 14 and 21 days after starting treatment. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The neck pain and disability. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 21 days after starting treatment. Method of measurement: Neck Disability and Pain Scale.;The shoulder pain and disability. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 21 days after starting treatment. Method of measurement: Shoulder Pain and Disability Index. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFataneh Hashem-Dabaghian
Research Institute for Islamic and Complementary Medicine
Outcome results
None listed