Shock wave or activator: which eases neck pain best?
NCT ID NCT07594223
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two treatments—trigger point activator and shock wave therapy—for people with painful knots in the upper neck muscle. One hundred adults aged 25–40 with active trigger points will be randomly assigned to one of the two therapies. Researchers will measure pain and neck function before and after treatment to see which approach works better.
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Suez Uni
Suez, Egypt
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