Mechanical Neck Pain
Conditions
Keywords
mechanical neck pain
Brief summary
to investigate the effect of dynamic cupping versus myofascial release on pain level, range of motion and functional level in mechanical neck pain
Interventions
OTHERcupping massage
This group will receive cupping massage three sessions per week for four weeks
OTHERMyofascial release technique
This group will receive the myofascial release technique three sessions per week for four weeks
This group will receive traditional exercises three sessions per week for four weeks
Sponsors
Misr University for Science and Technology
Beni-Suef University
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
* Body mass index less than or equal to 25kg/m2 * have had mechanical neck pain for at least the previous three months
Exclusion criteria
neck pain due to * trauma * disc propulsion * congenital deformity * spinal stenosis * rheumatoid arthritis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| pain intensity | 0-3 month | measuring by visual analog scale |
| Cervical Range of Motion | 0-1 month | Cervical range of motion device |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| functional level | 0-1 month | Neck disability index measuring functional level |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed