Response of Neck Pain to Handling the Trigger Points and Classical Acupoints by Low Level Laser Therapy and Phonophoresis

Abstract

Background: A common musculoskeletal ailment, neck discomfort is marked by regional neck pain and, in certain situations, radiating pain.
Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of low-level laser treatment (LLLT) and phonphoresis on the myofacial trigger points and classical acupoints of the upper trapezius muscle.
Materials and Methods: There were 120 volunteers with neck discomfort of both sexes. Their ages ranged from twenty to forty. At random, they were split up into eight equal groups: While the other four groups received treatment on myofacial trigger points of the upper trapezius muscle, four groups received treatment on conventional acupoints. The CROM gadget measures cervical range of motion, and the pressure algometer measures the level of discomfort.
Results: Cervical range of motion and pain intensity increased significantly after treatment compared to before treatment within groups, according to a 3×2 Mixed design MANOVA (P=0.0001; P<0.05). Following treatment, the combined phonophoresis and laser group experienced a significant increase in cervical range of motion compared to the phonophoresis and laser groups alone. This was also the case for pain intensity in both the myofascial trigger point and classical acupoint groups.
Conclusion: According to the study's findings, all groups experienced an improvement in cervical range of motion and a reduction in pain intensity; however, the phonophoresis and LLLT group experienced greater gains than the other groups. When it comes to lowering pain and increasing CROM classical acupoints and myofascial trigger points, LLLT and phonophoresis work better together than any treatment alone.