MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME

This pilot study tests whether focused shockwave therapy can reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic neck and shoulder muscle pain. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to receive either three weekly shockwave sessions or a home exercise program. Researchers wil…

This study tests whether adding deep breathing exercises to a massage routine can quickly reduce neck pain and stiffness in operating room nurses after surgery. Thirty-eight nurses will receive either massage alone or massage plus breathing exercises in a single session. Research…

This study tests whether tele-rehabilitation—guided video sessions with self-massage, stretches, and posture tips—can reduce pain and improve neck movement in people with rhomboid trigger points. Thirty-six adults with neck and upper back pain will be randomly assigned to either …

This study compares two hands-on treatments—Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition and Active Release Technique—for people with neck pain caused by trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle. About 64 adults with active trigger points and forward head posture will receive one of t…

This study checks how often doctors can accurately needle specific hip muscles using only touch and landmarks, without ultrasound guidance. Forty adults with hip pain will receive dry needling, and a second doctor will use ultrasound to see if the needle hit the right spot. The g…