Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Thai massage on electromyogram in patients with chronic upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points.
Interventions
OTHERThai massage
Sponsors
Mae Fah Luang University Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Male or female * Age between 18 - 50 years old * The participants have experienced spontaneous upper pain for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the s trapezius muscles. Trigger points will be diagnosed as the presence of focal tenderness in a taut band and with pain recognition. * The participants will be able to follow instructions. * Good communication and cooperation.
Exclusion criteria
* A history of the following diseases or disorders: * Cervical radiculopathy * 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 |
|---|---|
| Muscle activity as a Measure of Electromyogram | 1 day |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain scores on Visual Analog Scale | 1 day |
| Muscle tension on Visual Analog Scale | 1 days |
Countries
Thailand
Outcome results
None listed