위등세모근 통증유발점이 있는 목 통증 환자의 압력 통각 역치 및 근활성도에 대한 뉴렉 기법의 즉각적인 효과

• 영문명: Immediate Effects of Neurac Technique on Pressure Pain Threshold and EMG Activity in Patients with Neck Pain and Upper Trapezius Trigger Point
• 발행기관: 한국임상움직임치료학회
• 저자명: 하용목 어인준 손정호 신선실
• 간행물 정보: 『한국임상움직임치료학회지』제3권 제2호, 30~36쪽, 전체 7쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 의학일반
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2023.12.31

국문 초록

Background Neck pain is a prevalent condition affecting 45-54% of the population, with chronic symp-toms experienced by 14% of individuals, leading to significant productivity reduction and healthcare costs. Therapeutic exercise, particularly active interventions, has shown efficacy in reducing chronic neck pain. The Neurac (Neuromuscular Activation) technique aims to enhance active movement and create pain-free movement. Objectives To investigate the immediate effects of Neurac technique on pressure pain threshold (PPT), resting muscle activity measured through surface electromyography (sEMG), and pain level assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) in individuals with chronic neck pain. Methods Fifteen adult participants with chronic neck pain were recruited from a university in Busan, South Korea. Neurac technique, involving four specific neck, and shoulder exercises using a Redcord Trainer, PPT, resting muscle activity, and pain level (VAS) were evaluated before and after the Neurac technique intervention. Results Following the Neurac technique, participants demonstrated a significant increase in PPT (p < 0.001) and a significant decrease in pain level measured by VAS scores (p < 0.001), indicating reduced pain. However, no significant changes were observed in resting muscle activity during the rest period (p = 0.616). Conclusions This study found that the Neurac treatment program effectively reduced pain and in-creased pressure pain threshold in individuals with neck pain associated with trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle, although no significant changes in muscle activity at rest were observed.

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EMG activity Neck pain Neurac Technique Pressure pain threshold Trigger point