Effect of Dynamic Cupping Versus Myofascial Release Therapy in Patients With Mechanical Neck Pain

Last updated: June 23, 2024
Sponsor: South Valley University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Neck Pain

Chronic Pain

Treatment

traditional exercise (neck stretching and strengthening exercses)

dynamic cupping

dry cupping massage

Clinical Study ID

NCT06031571
cupping vs release
  • Ages 18-40
  • All Genders

Study Summary

A Quasi-experimental study will investigate the effect of dry cupping massage versus myofascial release on patients with mechanical neck pain.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Age between 18- 40 years.

  2. Participants have experienced mechanical neck pain for at least the previous 3months.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participants aged below 18 years-old and those above 40 years old

  • Mechanical neck pain due to trauma, disc protrusion, congenital deformity of thespine, spinal stenosis, and rheumatoid disease.

Study Design

Total Participants: 38
Treatment Group(s): 4
Primary Treatment: traditional exercise (neck stretching and strengthening exercses)
Phase:
Study Start date:
August 01, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
July 20, 2024

Study Description

PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of dry cupping massage versus myofascial release on pain level, range of motion, and functional level in mechanical neck pain...

BACKGROUND: Neck pain is a multivariate disease and is a leading issue in a modernized society. The economic burden of neck pain is remarkable and includes treatment costs, reduced productivity, and job-related problems (Cohen, 2015).

There is no one definitive treatment for neck pain. However, different pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments have been recommended, including laser therapy, massage, acupuncture, yoga, and aquatic therapy (Corvillo et al., 2020). However, no studies are focusing on comparing the effect of dynamic cupping and myofascial release in mechanical neck pain.

HYPOTHESES: There will be a non-significant difference between dry cupping massage and myofascial release on pain level, range of motion, and functional level in patients with mechanical neck pain...

RESEARCH QUESTION: Will there be a difference between dry cupping massage versus myofascial release on pain level, range of motion, and functional level in patients with mechanical neck pain?

Connect with a study center

  • Faculty of physical therapy, South Valley University

    Qinā, Qena 83523
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

  • Faculty of physical therapy

    Cairo, 82798
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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