Effectiveness Of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique Along with Conventional Therapy for Upper Trapezius Trigger Points in Patients with Mechanical Neck Pain (Research Article)

Author(s): Kokila S, Pooja B and Lokesh R

Abstract: BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The Mechanical neck pain (MNP) refers to musculoskeletal disorders and pain along the axis of cervical spine and paraspinal musculature prevailing among 3-5% of the population worldwide. Upper trapezius trigger points is one of the common cause leads to neck pain, decreased cervical range of motion and functional activities. The prevalence ratio in India of male and female is 1:10. AIM OF THE STUDY: To evaluate the effectiveness of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique (INIT) and neck isometrics and strengthening exercise along ultrasound therapy to reduce pain on upper trapezius trigger points in patients with mechanical neck pain. METHODOLOGY: This study consists of 30 patients with age group between 18 to 55 years and equally assigned into two groups. Group A (15 members) received INIT with ultrasound therapy, Group B (15 members) received neck isometrics and strengthening exercise with ultrasound therapy for a period of 3 session per weeks for 4 weeks. The evaluation of both groups was done by using NPRS and Neck disability index (NDI). RESULT: The posttest mean value of NDI in group A (10.07) is more than group B (11.47) and NPRS in group A(3.33) is more than group B(4.8). The study result shows significant improvement achieved in both groups by reduce pain and improving neck mobility. This study concluded that Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique with ultrasound therapy is more effective than neck isometrics and strengthening exercise with ultrasound therapy in reducing pain and improving neck mobility.

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