Myfascial Pain Syndrome, Chronic pain lasting for more than 3 months, with at least one tender point in the Trapezius muscle, and a pain level of 4 or higher. Therapeutic Randomized Control Trial, to comparative effectiveness, between oil massage with herbal hot compress, oil massage alone ,chronic pain from Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS).
Conditions
Interventions
comparative effectiveness of Thai oil deep tissue massage with and without Thai herb ball to relieve in myofacial pain syndrome. Once a week for three consecutive week and one hour for each treatment.
Active Comparator Other,Active Comparator Other
Thai Oil Deep Tissue Massage with Thai Herb ball ,Thai Oil Deep Tissue Massage without Thai Herb ball
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
25 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. With at least one tender point in the Trapezius muscle and a pain level of 4 or higher. 2. Willing to voluntarily participate in the research study. 3. Experiencing chronic pain lasting more than 3 months.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Taking painkillers or receiving other treatments before joining the trial for 1 week (e.g., massage, acupuncture, or physical therapy using devices like ultrasound, shockwave, etc.). 2. Pregnant. 3. Having any type of skin infection in the area to be massaged. 4. Having cancer. 5. Having a fever (above 37.4 degree Celsius). 6. The area to be massaged is inflamed, swollen, red, or hot. 7. Having a blood clotting disorder. 8. The area to be massaged has an unhealed bone fracture or crack. 9. The area to be massaged has an implanted prosthetic after bone surgery. 10. Having osteoporosis or brittle bones.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Release Pain Score 3 weeks Visual Analogue Scale(VAS), Neck Disability Index(NDI), Pressure Pain Threshold(PPT) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Satisfaction Score at the end of 3rd week Score | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactNatthiya Worakunwarunrat
Dhurakij Pundit University
Outcome results
None listed