Scapulocostal Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the immediate effect of traditional Thai massage on brain electrical activity in the patients with scapulocostal syndrome
Interventions
The participants will receive a thirty minutes session of traditional Thai massage onto the scapular region
Sponsors
Khon Kaen University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Age between 18 - 50 years old 2. The participants have experienced spontaneous scapular pain (VAS ≥ 3) for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the scapular region (serratus posterior superior, rhomboid groups, levator scapulae and trapezius muscles). Trigger points will be diagnosed as the presence of focal tenderness in a taut band and with pain recognition. 3. The participants will be able to follow instructions. 4. Good communication and cooperation.
Exclusion criteria
1. A history of the following diseases or disorders: * Rotator cuff disease * Cervical radiculopathy * Degenerative shoulder joint disease * Shoulder stiffness 2. Contraindications of traditional Thai massage * Contagious skin disease * Injury or inflammation of muscle * Bone fracture and/or joint dislocation * Open wound * Uncontrolled hypertension * Drug and/or alcohol intoxication
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Electroencephalography (EEG):the absolute band power in every frequency band | 1 Day | Electroencephalography (EEG) will be assessed through the gamma,delta,theta,alpha and beta bands |
Countries
Thailand
Outcome results
None listed