Evaluating the Efficacy of Myofascial Release Therapy in Managing Musculoskeletal Disorders: Impact on Pain and Mobility in Patients with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Neck Pain

Authors: Shorouk A. Aljarallah, 2Sultana A. Alrobian, Razan I. Alsaleem, Mona R Attamimi, Rana S Alsaleh

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13310256

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gt6w9v

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Myofascial Release (MFR) therapy in reducing pain and improving mobility in patients with fibromyalgia and chronic neck pain, comparing it to standard care and placebo treatments.

Methods: In a randomized controlled trial, 120 participants were assigned to one of three groups: MFR therapy, standard care, or placebo. Each group received their respective treatments twice weekly for 8 weeks. Primary outcomes included pain intensity, measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and mobility, assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI) for chronic neck pain and the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) for fibromyalgia. Assessments were conducted at baseline, post-treatment, and at 3-month follow-up.

Results: The MFR therapy group experienced significantly greater reductions in pain and improvements in mobility compared to the standard care and placebo groups (p < 0.001). No significant differences in quality of life or patient satisfaction were observed among the groups. The findings highlight the superior efficacy of MFR therapy over standard and placebo treatments.

Conclusion: Myofascial Release therapy is an effective treatment for reducing pain and improving mobility in patients with fibromyalgia and chronic neck pain. It offers a valuable addition to conventional treatment approaches. Further studies are needed to investigate long-term benefits and underlying mechanisms.

Keywords: Myofascial Release, fibromyalgia, chronic neck pain, pain reduction, mobility improvement, randomized controlled trial

Paper Id: 230989

Published On: 2024-07-04

Published In: Volume 12, Issue 4, July-August 2024

Cite This: Evaluating the Efficacy of Myofascial Release Therapy in Managing Musculoskeletal Disorders: Impact on Pain and Mobility in Patients with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Neck Pain - Shorouk A. Aljarallah, 2Sultana A. Alrobian, Razan I. Alsaleem, Mona R Attamimi, Rana S Alsaleh - IJIRMPS Volume 12, Issue 4, July-August 2024. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.13310256

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