Deep Tissue Massage in the Myofascial Pain Syndrome

The Effectiveness of Deep Tissue Massage on Pain, Trigger Point, Disability, Range of Motion and Quality of Life in Individuals With Myofascial Pain Syndrome

This study aims to examine the effect of deep tissue massage (DTM) on myofascial trigger point (MTrP) number, neck range of motion (ROM), pain, disability and quality of life in patients with Myofacial pain syndrome (MPS).

A total of 88 patients with MPS were screened for eligibility. Of these patients, 80 who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into two groups using randomization with computer-generated random numbers as the control group (n=40) and DTM group (n=40).

The patients were evaluated at baseline (Day 0), and the end of treatment (Week 4).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being over the age of 18
• Have at least one active trigger point
• Have not previously undergone local injectable anesthetic blockage or acupuncture,
• Complaining of pain for the last three months
• Getting a diagnosis of MPS

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with infectious skin disease,
• Using analgesic and antidepressant medication,
• A history of major trauma or surgical intervention,
• Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≤ 24 according