A Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Ischemic Compression and Taping Techniques in Alleviating Levator Scapulae Trigger Point-Induced Cervical Pain DOI: https://doi.org/10.55522/jhpo.V2I2.0019

Abstract

Cervical pain is the common problem in all over the countries. It occurs any age group Individuals due to many causes like trauma, poor posture, pathological and ergogenic problems. To find out the effectiveness of taping and ischemic compression technique to reduce pain in levator scapulae trigger point related cervical pain. This study is an experimental with pre test and post test evaluation. 20 subject aged 22-45 years cervical pain patients are selected, the client were treated by ischemic compression and taping techniques. The outcome was measured using visual analogue scale, and active Range of cervical spine rotation measure by goniometer. Statistical analysis done by using paired ‘t’ test showed that that there was significant improvement in subject who underwent the treatment of taping and ischemic compression technique. Hence, it is concluded that the taping and ischemic compression. Technique to reduce pain in levatorscalpulae trigger point related cervical pain.