Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of ischemic compression with stretching on pain related parameters including pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, anxiety, cervical range of motion and patient satisfaction in patients with scapular pain associated with myofascial trigger point.
Interventions
OTHERIschemic compression with stretching
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 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* The participants have experienced spontaneous upper back 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
* Fibromyalgia syndrome * Cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy) * Cervical spine surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain score on Visual analog scale | 5 weeks | The intensity of pain will be reported by the participant on a visual analog scale ranging from 0 to 10. Zero indicates no pain anywhere and 10 indicates the most pain ever experienced |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pressure Pain Threshold as a measure by pressure algometry | 5 weeks |
| Anxiety on State Anxiety Inventory | 5 weeks |
| Cervical range of motion | 5 weeks |
| Patient satisfaction level | 5 weeks |
Contacts
Primary ContactVITSARUT BUTTAGAT, Ph.D.
Outcome results
None listed