Effectiveness of MFR Technique in Case of Trigger Point of Upper Fibre of Trapezius and Cervicogenic Headache: Randomized Control Trial

Authors

  • Neha Shukla Assistant Professor, School of Health Sciences, CSJM University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.
  • Aamena Zaidi Assistant Professor, School of Health Sciences, CSJM University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.
  • Anamika Dixit Assistant Professor, School of Health Sciences, CSJM University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.
  • Aparna Shukla Assistant Professor, DG PG College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/sjmars.icmri.3

Keywords:

Myofascial release, Trigger points, Cervicogenic headache, Arthropathies, Cervical isometrics, Conventional therapy

Abstract

The aim of the study was to observe the effect of Myofascial release technique in case of trigger point of upper fibre of Trapezius and Cervicogenic headache.

Method: A total of 60 Patients were divided into two groups: Group A (N=30) Group-B (N=30) Group A Patients received MFR and group B patients received Isometric cervical exercises. Both the therapy were given to the patient for 4 weeks continuously. The pain was measured using a visual analogue scale (VAS).

Result: The present study shows that MFR technique (Group –A) significantly reduces pain more effectively than cervical isometric exercises (Group-B)

Conclusion: Myofascial release technique is more clinically effective in terms of reducing pain in patients with trigger point of upper fibre of trapezius and cervicogenic headache than cervical isometric exercises.

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2025-07-27

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Shukla, N., Zaidi, A., Dixit, A., & Shukla, A. (2025). Effectiveness of MFR Technique in Case of Trigger Point of Upper Fibre of Trapezius and Cervicogenic Headache: Randomized Control Trial. Stallion Journal for Multidisciplinary Associated Research Studies, 1(1), 12–16. https://doi.org/10.55544/sjmars.icmri.3

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