Effect Of Fascial Distortion Models And Cellular Matrix Rhythm Therapy On The Levels Of Nocioception In The Individuals With Chronic Myofascial Neck Pain

Abstract

Background: Chronic Myofascial Neck Pain (CMNP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder often managed with conventional physiotherapy techniques, which may not address underlying fascial and cellular dysfunctions.

Objective: To evaluate the combined effect of Fascial Distortion Models (FDM) technique and Cellular Matrix Rhythm Therapy (CMRT) on the intensity of nocioception, cervical mobility, disability and psychological status in individuals with CMNP.

Method: Study design is a quasi-experimental study involved 20 participants diagnosed with CMNP, randomly assigned to two groups. Group A received FDM, real CMRT and conventional physiotherapy while Group B received FDM, sham CMRT and conventional physiotherapy. Interventions were administered for 5 consecutive days. Outcome measures included Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Cervical Range of Motion (CROM),Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI). Data were analyzed using paired and unpaired t-tests.

Results: Group A showed significantly greater improvements than Group B in NPRS, all directions of CROM, NDI and BDI scores (p<0.05), suggesting a synergistic effect of real CMRT and FDM. 

Conclusion: The combination of FDM and CMRT is effective in reducing pain, improving cervical mobility, functional ability and psychological well-being in individuals with CMNP.