RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06256016

Effectiveness of Massage of the Thoracic Region in Neck Pain

Application of Massage to the Dorsal Paravertebral Muscles and Its Efficacy in the Treatment of Neck Pain

Sponsor

University of Alcala

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Apr 4, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Neck Pain

Summary

Neck pain is a common disorder in industrialized countries. Manual therapy techniques have been commonly used in the treatment of this problem. Actually, there is no research work that has evaluated the work well of treatment with soft tissue techniques (massage) applied to the dorsal paravertebral muscle in the management of neck pain. The goal of this study (clinical trial) is to compare the efficacy of a massage protocol performed on the dorsal region in subjects with mechanical neck pain. The researchers will compare: A group that will be treated with a local protocol of cervical manual therapy and therapeutic exercise along with the treatment(massage) of the thoracic region. Another group that will be treated only with a local protocol of cervical manual therapy and therapeutic exercise. It is to see if the inclusion of treatment of the thoracic region improves the local intervention in cervical region.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

Subjects with neck pain.
Pain between 4 and 7 points according to a visual anological scale.
Neck pain lasting more than three months

Exclusion Criteria5

Subjects who have suffered a whiplash injury.
Subjects with neck pain and upper extremity pain.
Subjects with a diagnosis of herniated disc.
Subjects with fibromyalgia.
Subjects with any cancer process.

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Interventions

OTHERNeck pain massage

Subjects in this group will be treated with a neck muscle massage protocol. First, pressure inhibition techniques will be applied to the affected muscles. Then deep stroke technique will be performed on each muscle. In addition, effleurages technique will be applied along the thoracic paravertebral muscle. Subjects will also perform an exercise protocol for neck pain.

OTHERNeck and thoracic massage

Subjects in this group will be treated with a neck muscle massage protocol. First, pressure inhibition techniques will be applied to the affected muscles. Then deep stroke technique will be performed on each muscle. In addition, deep stroke technique will be applied along the thoracic paravertebral muscle. Subjects will also perform an exercise protocol for neck pain.