Efficacy of Mobilization With Post- Isometric Relaxation in Neck Pain Associated With Myofascial Trigger Points

purpose of the study: to determine the effectiveness of cervical mobilization with PIR in reducing pain and improving neck ROM and function in people with mechanical neck pain associated with MTrPs

Inclusion Criteria:age 20-40 years,having mechanical neck pain located in the neck or scapular regions along with 1-2 MTrPs which,on palpation replicated their chief complaints in the upper Trapezius muscle (unilateral).Exclusion Criteria:known cases of fibromyalgia syndrome,cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy,history of cervical spine surgery,congenital or acquired postural deformity, presence of MTrPs in bilateral upper Trapezius muscles,patients who received any treatment for their pain one month prior to the study.