Neck pain relief: which technique wins?

NCT ID NCT06986317

First seen May 13, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested two manual therapy methods—positional release and Graston technique—to see which better relieves neck pain from trigger points (muscle knots). 34 adults with at least one trigger point took part. Pain, disability, and neck movement were measured over three weeks. The goal was to find which approach offers more effective short-term relief.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • • Al- Raee Hospital Gujranwala • Civil Hospital Gujranwala • Elite college of Management Sciences Gujranwala

    Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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