Acute Effects of Percussion Massage in Nonspecific Neck Pain

Bezmialem Vakif University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Neck Pain Musculoskeletal

Treatments: Device: Sham Percussion Therapy; Device: Percussion Massage Therapy

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07307014

BVUçes

Details and patient eligibility

About

This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the acute effects of percussion massage therapy compared with a sham intervention on cervical range of motion and pressure pain threshold in individuals with nonspecific neck pain.

Full description

Nonspecific neck pain is a common musculoskeletal condition associated with reduced cervical mobility and increased pain sensitivity. Percussion massage therapy has gained popularity as a therapeutic modality; however, evidence regarding its true physiological effects remains limited.

This single-blind randomized controlled trial investigated the immediate effects of percussion massage therapy compared with a sham intervention in individuals with nonspecific neck pain. Participants were randomly allocated to either a percussion massage therapy group or a sham percussion therapy group. Cervical range of motion and pressure pain threshold were assessed before and immediately after the intervention.

Enrollment: 30 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 60 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Adults aged 18 to 60 years

Diagnosis of nonspecific neck pain

Resting neck pain intensity of ≥3 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

History of cervical spine fracture, tumor, or inflammatory disease

Previous surgery involving the neck or shoulder region

Neurological deficits related to the cervical spine

Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy

Cognitive impairment or inability to understand study procedures

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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30 participants in 2 patient groups

Percussion Massage Therapy

Experimental group

Description:

Participants in this group receive a single session of percussion massage therapy applied to the bilateral upper trapezius muscles.

Treatment:

Device: Percussion Massage Therapy

Sham Percussion Therapy

Sham Comparator group

Description:

Participants in this group receive a sham percussion intervention designed to mimic the active treatment without providing mechanical tissue stimulation.

Treatment:

Device: Sham Percussion Therapy