Comparison Between Bowen Therapy and Myofascial Release Technique on Chronic Neck Pain

May 21, 2026 updated by: Muhammad Muneeb Jafar, University of Faisalabad

Comparative Effects of Bowen Therapy Versus Myofascial Release Technique on Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain Among Bankers of Faisalabad

Mechanical neck pain (MNP) refers to aches and pains in the cervical spine and around the cervicothoracic junction that do not have a specific anatomical or physical source. Multiple non-invasive physiotherapy methods can be used for treating MNP including bowen therapy and myofascial release therapy. Main objective of the study is to evaluate effect of bowen therapy in the treatment of mechanical neck pain, improving range of motion and functional limitation among bankers of faisalabad

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

36

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab Province
      • Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 3800
        • The University of Faisalabad

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 25-40

    • Both Gender
    • computer work for four hours every day
    • Working experience of bank greater than 1 year in a bank
    • Pain duration should be one month
    • Pain score at NPRS 4-6

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Cervical spine trauma

    • Fracture, or surgery within the last 12 months
    • Diagnosed cervical myelopathy
    • Cervical radiculopathy
    • Cancer
    • Inflammatory or rheumatic illnesses
    • Infection, or vascular syndromes

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Myofascial release technique
Other: Myofascial release technique
stroke massage lasting about 2-3 minutes will be administered. Each therapy session will be lasted for 20 minutes, with 3 sessions conducted weekly over a duration of 4 weeks
Experimental: Bowen therapy
Other: Bowen therapy
Bowen Therapy uses gentle rolling moves on muscles and fascia, with short pauses to stimulate healing . 3 sessions conducted weekly over a duration of 4 weeks

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) Goniometer
Time Frame: Baseline after 3 and 4 weeks of treatment
Comparison on effect of pain
Baseline after 3 and 4 weeks of treatment

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Neck disability index
Time Frame: Baseline and after 2 and 4 weeks of treatment
Comparison on functional outcomes
Baseline and after 2 and 4 weeks of treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Faisalabad

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

February 12, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 24, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

August 24, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 21, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 21, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 29, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 29, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 21, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Chronic mechanical neck pain

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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