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VOL. 9, ISSUE 4 (2024)
Muscle energy technique versus spray and stretch technique on trapezius trigger points in non-specific neck pain
Authors
Maher A El-Kabalawy, Aya A Khattab, Mohamed Ibrahim Abdelhay
Abstract

Background: Hyperirritable and palpable nodules called myofascial trigger points (MTPs) develop along taut bands of muscle fibers. The muscles of the neck and shoulders are the most typical sites to find them. The trapezius is the muscle that is most commonly affected. Trigger points in the neck are seen in 85 percent of individuals who visit pain clinics. MPS is most common in people between the ages of 20 and 60, with a high frequency in sedentary people.  These can lead to shortened and tight muscles, which in turn will make it harder to move the joints in an appropriate way and might even cause pain.

Purpose: This study was done to examine the impacts of muscle energy technique versus spray as well as stretch technique on trapezius trigger points in patients suffering from non-specific neck pain

Methods: Sixty participants, ranging in age from 20 to 60, were examined for non-specific neck pain caused by trapezius trigger points. Three equal groups were formed by random assignment. The spray and stretch approach was administered three times weekly for four weeks to Group A (n=20). muscule energy technique was administered three times weekly for four weeks to Group B (n=20). Traditional physical therapy was administered to Group C (n=20) three times weekly for a duration of four weeks: Visual Analogue Scale, Neck Bournemouth questionnaire (NBQ), pressure algometry (PPT) and Cervical Range of motion (CROM) were measured at baseline and post treatment.

Results: For participants with active trigger points at upper trapezius, spray and stretch technique as well as MET are the most efficient treatments. Moreover, Spray and stretch technique was effective than other techniques on VAS, BQ, PPT, and CROM.
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Pages:22-30
How to cite this article:
Maher A El-Kabalawy, Aya A Khattab, Mohamed Ibrahim Abdelhay "Muscle energy technique versus spray and stretch technique on trapezius trigger points in non-specific neck pain". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 9, Issue 4, 2024, Pages 22-30
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