Comparing Two Muscle Relaxation Techniques for Neck Pain

Levator scapulae muscle tightness is a common cause of neck pain due to poor posture. This study compares two manual therapy techniques: Positional Release Technique (PRT) and Post Isometric Relaxation (PIR). The goal is to determine which technique is more effective at reducing pain, improving neck range of motion, and decreasing functional disability in patients with this condition. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either PRT or PIR for 4 weeks

NCT Number	NCT07644988
Lead Sponsor	University of Faisalabad
Conditions	Levator Scapulae Tightness, Myofascial Pain Syndromes
Enrollment	44 participants
Start Date	2026-02-15
Primary Completion	2026-07-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-08-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-13