Comparison of Suboccipital Release and Muscle Energy Technique in Subjects With Mechanical Neck Pain and Forward Head Posture

Brief summary (from the registry)

This study will compare two physiotherapy treatments for adults with long-lasting neck pain and tender muscle spots, called trigger points, in the upper trapezius muscle between the neck and shoulder. The aim is to find out which treatment was more effective in reducing pain, improving neck movement, and reducing difficulty with daily activities. The study will includ 76 adults aged 20-40 years at Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. Participants will be assigned by chance to one of two treatment groups. One group will receive a cooling spray followed by gentle stretching of the affected muscle. The other group will receive sustained pressure applied by a therapist to the tender muscle spots. Both groups also will receive routine physiotherapy, including heat, exercises, and advice about neck care and posture. Participants will receive six treatment sessions over two weeks. Pain, neck movement, and difficulty with daily activities will be assessed before treatment, immediately after the first session, and after the sixth session.

Study details

Official title

Comparative Effectiveness of Suboccipital Release and Muscle Energy Technique to Reduce Pain and Improve Craniovertebral Angle, Cervical Range of Motion and Neck Functional Ability in Subjects With Mechanical Neck Pain and Forward Head Posture

Conditions

• Myofascial Trigger Points
• Neck Pain

Interventions

• Other: Spray and Stretch Technique
• Other: Sustained Pressure Technique
• Other: Conventional Physiotherapy

Sponsor

King Edward Medical University

Start date

2026-10-10

Primary completion

2026-12-15

Sex

All

Age range

from 20 Years to 30 Years

Results posted

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Countries

Pakistan

Total sites listed

1

Eligibility criteria