RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07808476

Efficacy Of Gross Myofascial Release With Neural Mobilization Versus Neural Mobilization Alone On Pain, Functional Limitations, And Cervical Range Of Motion In Cervical Radiculopathy

Sponsor

Ibadat International University, Islamabad

Enrollment

44 participants

Start Date

Jul 10, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cervical radiculopathy

Summary

This is a randomized control trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of gross myofascial release with neural mobilization versus neural mobilization alone on pain, functional limitations, and cervical range of motion in cervical radiculopathy. Cervical radiculopathy, is characterized by neck pain, pain radiating down the arm, numbness, tingling, weakness of muscles and functionality limitations with compression or irritation of the cervical nerve root due to cervical spondylosis, cervical disc herniations or degeneration of the cervical spine leading to cervical radiculopathy and the diminished quality of life from decreased day-to-day functional capacity and productivity at work. The study will evaluate pain, functional limitations, and cervical range of motion.

Eligibility

Min Age: 25 YearsMax Age: 55 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Gross Myofascial Release + Neural Mobilization and Neural Mobilization for people with cervical radiculopathy. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 25 Years to 55 Years.

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Interventions

OTHERGross Myofascial Release + Neural Mobilization

Participants allocated to the experimental group will receive Gross Myofascial Release (GMFR) followed by median nerve neural mobilization. The GMFR intervention will include a gross stretch of the posterior cervical musculature and an upper-quarter (arm pull) fascial stretch. The stretch will be maintained for 90 seconds or until a palpable release of fascial tension is appreciated. Neural mobilization will be performed using the median nerve slider technique.. Neural mobilization will be performed by simultaneously moving the shoulder into greater abduction while the cervical spine is moved into contralateral side flexion to facilitate median nerve sliding(1 set of 10 repetitions with a 3-second hold per repetition). Each treatment session will also include a 10-minute hot pack before treatment and 10 minutes of TENS after treatment. The total session duration will be approximately 40 minutes, administered 3 sessions per week on alternate days for 4 weeks (12 sessions).

OTHERNeural Mobilization

Participants allocated to the control group will receive neural mobilization technique. The intervention will be performed with the participant in the supine position, with the shoulder abducted and externally rotated, elbow extended, forearm supinated, and wrist, fingers, and thumb maintained in extension. Neural mobilization will be applied by simultaneously increasing shoulder abduction while moving the cervical spine into contralateral side flexion to facilitate median nerve sliding. Each treatment session will also include a 10-minute hot pack before treatment and 10 minutes of TENS after treatment. The treatment will be administered in 3 sets of 10 repetitions, with each repetition held for 3 seconds and a 60-second rest interval between sets, The total session duration will be approximately 40 minutes, administered 3 sessions per week on alternate days for 4 weeks (12 sessions).