A comparative study on the effectiveness of tens with trigger point release in reducing myofascial pain of upper trapezius

INTRODUCTION: Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic form of muscle pain. The pain of myofascial pain syndrome centers around sensitive points in our muscles called trigger points. The trigger points can be painful when touched. And the pain can spread throughout the affected muscle. Nearly everyone experiences muscle pain from time to time that generally resolves in a few days. But people with myofascial pain syndrome have muscle pain that persists or worsens. Myofascial pain caused by trigger points has been linked to many types of pain, including headaches, jaw pain, neck pain, low back pain, pelvic pain, and arm and leg pain. Treatment for myofascial pain syndrome can bring relief in many cases. Treatment options include physical therapy, trigger point injections or medications. OBJECTIVE: To find out of the Effectiveness of TENS and TENS with trigger point release in reducing myofacial pain of upper trapezius. METHODS: 30 Subjects were selected on the basics of inclusion and exclusion criteria. All the subjects were divided equally into two groups, control Group and experimental Group based on Simple Random Sampling Technique. Before starting the training, pretest scores are measured by using VAS scale. Control group received tens and experimental group received tens with trigger point release for 30 minutes, and both the groups received conventional therapy. At the end of four months, post-test scores of both groups were taken by used measure vas scales. RESULTS: There is significant difference between the post treatment values of TENS and tens with trigger point groups in selected criteria; TENS being the more effective in reducing the intensity of pain. CONCLUSION: This study can be concluded that both Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Trigger release have got beneficial effect in reducing the pain intensity Ain patients with Myofascial Trigger point in Upper Trapezius