EFFECTIVENESS OF ISCHEMIC COMPRESSION ON TRIGGER POINTS FOR REDUCTION OF PAIN AND SPASM OF TRAPEZIUS MUSCLE

Abstract

Myofascial trigger point is a hyperirritable nodule present in a palpable
taut band of skeletal muscle, often results from muscle injury or
repetitive strain that cause pain and tightness. Myofascial trigger
points are one of the most common causes of chronic neck pain.
This study aims to determine the efficacy of ischemic compression in
comparison with myofascial stretching on trigger points of trapezius
muscle for reduction of pain and spasm. Randomized Control Trial.
The study was conducted in Ziauddin Hospital. 96 participants were
enrolled in the study. Participants were divided into two groups
equally and randomly, Group (A) an intervention group treated with
hot pack, ultrasound therapy and ischemic compression, Group (B)
a control group treated with hot pack, ultrasound therapy and
myofascial stretching. This regime was followed thrice a week for
three weeks. Statistically significant (P < 0.05) changes in the values
were found in Group A and Group B for Visual Analog scale and
Penn spasm frequency scale post treatment. The results showed that
there is significant difference found after both interventions for the
treatment of pain and spasm caused by myofascial trigger point. It
cannot be said that ischemic compression is more effective than
myofascial stretching for the treatment of myofascial trigger points
of trapezius muscle.