Online therapy for upper back muscle pain from trigger points
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether remote physical therapy (done online) can help relieve neck and upper back pain caused by tight knots in your rhomboid muscles. You would receive guided exercises and treatment through video calls instead of visiting a clinic in person.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Age between 18 and 35 years old
- Neck or upper back pain caused by active trigger points (tight muscle knots) in your rhomboid muscles, with pain rated 4 or higher on a pain scale
- Sitting for at least 6 hours per day
- Access to a device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) with internet connection for online sessions
- Not currently taking painkillers or muscle relaxants
- No recent surgery, spinal injury, fracture, or severe medical conditions affecting your spine or nerves
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