Effect of Shockwave Therapy on Cervical Myofascial Syndrome in Lactating Women

Effect of Shockwave Therapy on Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Lactating Women

the aim of the study is to determine the effect of shockwave therapy on cervical myofascial pain syndrome in lactating women

Neck and shoulder pain was 73,1%,one fourth of which occurred after birth.the most common area was the superior part of the trapezius.the symptoms of patients are pain, stiffness and limited range of motion (ROM).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Multipara two months after labor.
• number of parity not more than 3.
• age range 25_35.BMI less than 35 Kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diabetic women
• Women with malignancy
• Neck pain from other conditions such as(spinal
• instability, spinal fracture, spinal cord compression,inflammatory disease, spinal infection, congenital postural deformity