Examining The Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises and Myofascial Release Technique in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

The Effects of Myofascial Relaxation Technique Applied Together With Core Stabilization Trainings on Balance, Pain, Joint Range of Motion and Functionality in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain

Chronic neck pain is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects people frequently in life.

Postural control is based on the process of correctly identifying and selectively focusing the incoming afferent input of the Central Nervous System (CNS).

The main treatment options for people with neck pain include soft tissue and joint mobilizations, stabilization exercises for the neck, trunk and shoulder muscles, cervical Deckings, relaxation training, strengthening exercises and body awareness and posture training.

In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effects of myofascial relaxation on balance, pain, joint range of motion and functionality in individuals with chronic neck pain by dividing them into two groups in the form of core stabilization and core stabilization and myofascial relaxation.

The study included 45 people between the ages of 18 and 65. In two groups, the core stabilization group will be 22 people, and the core stabilization and myofascial relaxation group will be 23 people. The study period is planned as 6 weeks and 3 sessions per week.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having neck pain that has been going on for at least three months
• The mean pain intensity according to the Visual Analog Scale (GAS) is moderate [4-6.9 centimeters (cm)
• December] or be at a severe (7 cm and above) level
• To be between the ages of Dec 18-65
• To be literate and to be a writer
• Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having severe degenerative arthritis
• Having a neurological finding due to spinal root compression (Positive upper limb stretching tests,cervical compression test)
• To have a finding due to pressure of the spinal cord (Positive L'hermitte sign, Babinski sign) is
• Having undergone cervical spine surgery
• Having a cervical neck fracture and/or joint subluxation/dislocation
• Having osteoporosis and/or neck pain due to a tumor
• Having a history of primary malignancy
• Being pregnant
• The title refers to neurological disease (Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.)
• Having received physiotherapy and rehabilitation in the last three months