Trigger Point and Shock Wave Therapy for Neck Pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two types of physical therapy—activator trigger point therapy and shock wave therapy—to see which works better for treating painful knots in the upper shoulder/neck muscle. If you have this type of neck pain, the study may help reduce your pain and improve how well your neck moves.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 40 years old
- Your weight is proportional to your height (BMI between 20–30)
- You have painful trigger points (muscle knots) confirmed by a doctor's exam in your upper trapezius muscle (upper shoulder/neck area)
- You have neck pain linked to these trigger points
- You can attend regular treatment sessions and follow the study plan
- You have no history of neck trauma, fractures, or neck surgery
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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