New tool beats massage for Post-Workout neck pain?
NCT ID NCT07609498
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two methods to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in the neck and upper back: instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and myofascial release. Fifty-eight adults aged 30–40 with DOMS received one of the treatments. The IASTM group showed greater improvements in pain, disability, and range of motion compared to myofascial release.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and myofascial release
What this could lead to
If IASTM proves consistently better, it could become a go-to technique for quickly easing muscle soreness after exercise.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 58 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the long-term benefits are unknown.
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Green International University
Lahore, Sheikhupura, Pakistan