Myofascial Release With and Without Autogenic Inhibition Muscle Energy Technique in Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain

Effects of Myofascial Release With and Without Autogenic Inhibition Muscle Energy Technique in Patients With Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain

The study was conducted to determine the effects of myofascial release therapy with and without autogenic inhibition muscle energy technique in patients with non-specific chronic neck pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Neck pain for at least 3 months
• Pain intensity on NPRS between 4 to 7
• Limited neck range of motion
• Use of computer for at least 2 hours daily
• Negative Sharp-Purser and alar ligaments test (to rule out atlantoaxial instability, integrity of transverse and alar ligaments)

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of trauma
• Cervical spine fracture
• Open neck surgery
• Cervical radiculopathy
• Paresthesia
• Cervical myelopathy
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Fibromyalgia
• Hemorrhage tendency and/or anticoagulation treatment
• Whiplash Injury