Deep tissue massage shows promise for chronic neck pain sufferers
NCT ID NCT04904367
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study looked at whether deep tissue massage can help people with myofascial pain syndrome, a condition that causes muscle pain and tender knots called trigger points. Researchers measured pain, neck movement, disability, and quality of life in 80 adults over 4 weeks. The goal was to see if massage reduces pain and trigger points while improving daily function.
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Mus Alparslan University
Muş, Güzeltepe District, 49100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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