Short and Long Time Effects of IASTM and Myofascial Release Techniques in Chronic Neck Pain

Comparison of the Efficiency of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Myofascial Release Techniques in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain

The aim of this study is to determine whether EYYDM and myofascial applications have short and long-term effects on pain and disability in individuals diagnosed with chronic neck pain.

Participants will be randomly assigned to IASTM, myofascial release and control groups. In addition to conventional treatment, IASTM and myofascial release groups will be treated twice a week for 4 weeks. Conventional treatment will be applied to the control group for 4 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• having a diagnosis of chronic neck pain,
• To have given at least 3 values to the pain with the Numerical Pain Scale
• having bilateral muscle spasms in the cervical region

Exclusion Criteria:

• those who are taking any analgesic medication,
• those with acute injury or infection,
• those with open wounds,
• osteoporosis,
• fracture,
• hematoma,
• those with acute cardiac, liver and kidney problems,
• those with connective tissue disease,
• rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis,
• cancer,
• those with circulation problems,
• those with peripheral vascular disease,
• epilepsy,
• history of surgery in the cervical region