Effectiveness of physical and rehabilitation techniques in reducing pain in chronic trapezius myalgia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Nunes, Alexandre; Moita, João Paulo Azinheira Martins

doi:10.1016/j.ijosm.2015.03.004

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“…A total of 11 systematic reviews with or without meta-analyzes were included (1 acute neck pain; 6 chronic neck pain; 4 acute and chronic neck pain) (Figure 1) [18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28]. Among the systematic reviews (SR) included, there is not a complete homogeneity.…”

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“…In the study by Alexandre Mauricio Passos Nunes et al [22], only one RCT [32] analyzes TENS and demonstrates its greater efficacy in reducing pain symptoms compared to stretching exercises, however, it does not report important clinical differences regarding pain reduction in the short term.…”

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Efficacy of TENS in Cervical Pain Syndromes: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews

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Neck pain is defined as perceived pain, originating in an area bounded above by the nuchal line, below by an imaginary line passing through the spinous process of T1 and laterally by the sagittal plane tangent to the lateral edges of the neck. Our purpose is to investigate the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in patients suffering from both acute and chronic cervical pain syndromes. The literature research was conducted by consulting the following databases: PubMed, PEDro, Cochrane, and Google Scholar. To formulate the scientific question correctly, the PICO model was used. This umbrella review includes all systematic reviews with or without meta-analysis, in English, which analyze the use of TENS in subjects suffering from acute or chronic cervical pain. To evaluate the methodological quality of the studies, the AMSTAR model. A total of eleven systematic reviews with or without meta-analyses were included. The results of the study show how TENS seems to have an effect in reducing the intensity of acute and chronic cervical pain, especially in the short term. However, it was not possible to provide precise recommendations in this regard. Based on our result, it is desirable to carry out further studies that support the effectiveness of using TENS in patients suffering from acute and chronic neck pain.

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Section: Criteria Recommended By the Cochrane Collaboration And The Cochrane Back Review Groupmentioning

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Efficacy of TENS in Cervical Pain Syndromes: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews

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“…A variety of therapeutic interventions for neck pain are available including manual therapy, strengthening exercises, laser therapy (Nunes, Moita, 2015) and electrotherapy (Nunes, Moita, 2015;Kroeling et al, 2013). A systematic review of electrotherapy for neck pain showed that TENS might be more effective than placebo for patients with chronic and myofascial neck pain (Kroeling et al, 2013).…”

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“…A systematic review of electrotherapy for neck pain showed that TENS might be more effective than placebo for patients with chronic and myofascial neck pain (Kroeling et al, 2013). Another review assessed TENS as effective in treating neck pain, however the evidence was of low quality (Nunes, Moita, 2015). The treatment modalities include also therapies based on acupuncture points.…”

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“…The treatment modalities include also therapies based on acupuncture points. Acupuncture is accepted and recommended for the treatment of neck pain (Nunes, Moita, 2015;Yuan et al, 2015;Liang et al, 2010;Witt et al, 2006;Vas et al, 2006;He et al, 2004;Irnich et al, 2001). Acupressure reduces neck pain intensity, neck stiffness and stress level (Yuan et al, 2015;Matsubara et al, 2011;Yip, Tse, 2006).…”

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Electropuncture in Non-Specific Neck Pain: a Pilot Study

Molenda

Drosdzol–Cop

et al. 2017

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

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The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of electropuncture, i.e. the stimulation of acupuncture points by TENS electrotherapy, on non-specific neck pain and the associated symptoms regularly reported. 16 participants, 10 female and 6 male, completed the study. A TENS machine with a point electrode was used to stimulate a selection of acupuncture points. The primary outcome measure was the intensity of neck pain as measured by changes in scores on pain VAS, the secondary measure was the degree of the associated symptoms regularly reported such as headaches, restriction in daily activities, stress, troubled sleep and general health satisfaction. The results showed that participants who received 3 treatments over 8-14 days experienced a significant short-term reduction in neck pain and restriction in daily activities immediately after the treatment and at 1-month post-intervention follow-up. Our findings also show improvement in the intensity of headaches, degree of stress, quality of sleep and general health satisfaction but the changes were not statistically significant. The present pilot study suggests that stimulation of acupuncture points by the means of TENS electrotherapy may effectively reduce neck pain.

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The effectiveness of biomechanical taping and Kinesiotaping on shoulder pain, active range of motion and function of participants with Trapezius Myalgia: A randomized controlled trial

Dones

Regino

Esplana

et al. 2020

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

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Effectiveness of physical and rehabilitation techniques in reducing pain in chronic trapezius myalgia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 7 publications

References 66 publications

Efficacy of TENS in Cervical Pain Syndromes: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews

Efficacy of TENS in Cervical Pain Syndromes: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews

Electropuncture in Non-Specific Neck Pain: a Pilot Study

The effectiveness of biomechanical taping and Kinesiotaping on shoulder pain, active range of motion and function of participants with Trapezius Myalgia: A randomized controlled trial

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