The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and dry cupping in patients (both genders), aged 20-50 years, diagnosed with chronic non-specific neck pain who have active upper trapezius trigger points. The main questions it aims to answer are :
1. Is there a significant difference in the effect on pain level (measured by VAS) between the groups?
2. Is there a significant difference in the effect on cervical range of motion (CROM), pressure pain threshold (PPT), and functional disability (NDI) between the groups?
Researchers will compare three groups:
1. Group A (Control):\] Will receive a conventional physical therapy program (hot packs, TENS, and exercises).
2. Group B (Experimental):\] Will receive conventional therapy plus IASTM.
3. Group C (Experimental):\] Will receive conventional therapy plus Dry Cupping.
Participants will be asked to do the following:
1. Undergo baseline assessments (measuring pain, ROM, PPT, and disability) before treatment and final assessments after 4 weeks.
2. Attend \[3 treatment sessions per week for four weeks\].
3. At each session, all participants will receive the conventional physical therapy program , while Groups B and C will receive their additional intervention (IASTM or dry cupping).