Non-specific pain that originates from the superior nuchal line and extends to the first thoracic vertebrae. It is exacerbated by sustained neck postures, neck movements or cervical muscle palpation. Neck pain is a work-related musculoskeletal disease that can arise during prolonged or high-intensity activity. Increasingly, individuals seek medical attention for discomfort in the neck, upper extremities, and head caused by chronic tension. Neck discomfort is often caused by mechanical dysfunction that restricts joint movement inside the joint capsule. Active Release Technique(ART) is a manual release of tight soft tissue which targets on SCM, levator scapulae, suboccipital and Upper trapezius. Stecco Fascial Manipulation is an efficient manual soft tissue treatment method that particularly address in the areas of myofascial pain and discomfort, locomotor issues, and posture dysfunction. The aim of this study is to treat the patients having chronic non specific neck pain through the Active Release Technique (ART) and Stecco Facial Manipulation and to compare their effects that can affect cervical flexibility and to improve the symptom parameters of the regarding individual.
Individuals of both genders
Age between 20-40yrs(19).
Neck pain persisting for more than 3 months
Neck Disability Index (NDI) score between 10-30) (20).
Patients with history of trauma or surgery were excluded.
Cervical pain patients with radiculopathy were excluded.
Patients diagnosed cases of rheumatoid arthritis, or any systemic musculoskeletal disorders were excluded.
Patients use of muscle relaxants or undergoing any other physiotherapy for neck issues in the past 3 months were excluded.