Relaxation to relieve muscle tension to the upper trapezius level in young adults

摘要

Introduction: The tightness and reduction in the flexibility have been reported to be associated with the occurrence of back pain in adolescents and adults [1]. Chronic mechanical neck pain can have a complex clinical presentation and is often difficult to treat [2]. In the clinical population, stretching is used to deal with numerous pathophysiological conditions such as various musculoskeletal disorders in order to provide relief from pain [3]. The purpose of this study was to determine which of these techniques, relaxation of muscle stretching and Laura Mitchell method, is more effective in decreasing the tension of the upper trapezius muscle in young adults.