Neck pain. Segmental and somatic dysfunction of cervical region
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: A 0.30 * 50mm acupuncture needle will used using piston method for 2 minutes at each trigger point for at least 5 points on the upper trapezius muscle. This treatme
Sponsors
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Chronic neck pain more than 3 month Presence of trigger point in the unilateral upper trapezius muscle Neck disability index more than 10 Pain intensity between 3 and 6
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any neurogenic pain and radiculopathy, cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, hemophilia Fibromyalgia syndrome Any musculoskeletal disorders in the lower limbs pregnancy Needle phobia Infection and edema in the treatment area Consumption of anticoagulant drugs Presence of trigger point in the other muscles of cervical and trunk regions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 10 days after the dry needling. Method of measurement: 100 mm visual pain scale.;Disabiity. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 10 days after the dry needling. Method of measurement: Disability questionnaire.;Range of motion. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 10 days after the dry needling. Method of measurement: Goniometer. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Parameters of foot center of pressure. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 10 days after the dry needling. Method of measurement: Force plate. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Mahdizadeh Langeroudi
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed