Comparison Between Bowen Therapy and Myofascial Release Technique on Chronic Neck Pain

Comparative Effects of Bowen Therapy Versus Myofascial Release Technique on Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain Among Bankers of Faisalabad

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT07613463

Acronym

BOW-MFR

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-29

Start date

2025-02-12

Completion date

2025-08-24

Last updated

2026-06-08

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Conditions

Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain

Brief summary

Mechanical neck pain (MNP) refers to aches and pains in the cervical spine and around the cervicothoracic junction that do not have a specific anatomical or physical source. Multiple non-invasive physiotherapy methods can be used for treating MNP including bowen therapy and myofascial release therapy. Main objective of the study is to evaluate effect of bowen therapy in the treatment of MNP, improving range of motion and functional limitation among bankers of faisalabad

Interventions

OTHERBowen therapy

Bowen Therapy uses gentle rolling moves on muscles and fascia, with short pauses to stimulate healing . 3 sessions conducted weekly over a duration of 4 weeks

OTHERMyofascial release technique

stroke massage lasting about 2-3 minutes will be administered. Each therapy session will be lasted for 20 minutes, with 3 sessions conducted weekly over a duration of 4 weeks

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)

Masking description

Participant dont know about bowen and myofascial release which will they get during physiotherapy treatment. Just physiotherapist know which patient receive bowen and which have MFR. Assessor is also a physiotherapist whose role is to fill out the questionnaire after treatment has been done. The Assessor has no role in applying interventions

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

25 Years to 40 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Age 25-40 * Both Gender * computer work for four hours every day * Working experience of bank greater than 1 year in a bank * Pain duration should be one month * Pain score at NPRS 4-6

Exclusion criteria

* Cervical spine trauma * Fracture, or surgery within the last 12 months * Diagnosed cervical myelopathy * Cervical radiculopathy * Cancer * Inflammatory or rheumatic illnesses * Infection, or vascular syndromes

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) Goniometer	Baseline after 3 and 4 weeks of treatment	Comparison on effect of pain

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Neck disability index	Baseline and after 2 and 4 weeks of treatment	Comparison on functional outcomes

Countries

Pakistan

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Jun 9, 2026