Massage tool vs. cupping for upper shoulder knots
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares a special massaging tool (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization) with dry cupping to treat painful knots in the upper shoulder muscle. It aims to see which method better reduces neck pain and improves movement.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 50 years old.
- You have had neck pain for more than 4 weeks.
- You have a sore, tight spot in your upper shoulder muscle that hurts when pressed.
- Your neck pain is at least a 4 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 30.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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