Immediate Effect of Myofascial Release using Cryoball Versus Lacrosse Ball on Pain and Cervical Range of Motion in Chronic Trapezitis - An Experimental Study

Background: Trapezitis is an inflammatory pain causing a severe neck spasm, which may cause restricted ROM. The application of MFR is one of many ways to reduce Pain and improve Cervical ROM in Trapezitis. Purpose: To examine the immediate effect of MFR using Lacrosse ball versus Cryoball on Pain and Cervical ROM in individuals with Chronic Trapezitis. Study type: Experimental study. Subjects: 20 individuals exhibiting Chronic Trapezitis; 10 individuals in each group. Methodology: After assessing individuals with Chronic Trapezitis for inclusion and exclusion criteria and signing of written informed consent, Pain was assessed by using NPRS and Pressure Algometer, and Affected side cervical side flexion and rotation ROM was assessed using Universal Goniometer. Maximum tolerable pressure for 120 seconds was applied throughout the length of the trapezius with Lacrosse ball in Group A and the same with Cryoball in Group B, followed by 30 seconds of rest. This was repeated thrice. Pain and Affected side cervical side flexion ROM was assessed post maneuver. Result: Pain and Range of motion were compared in both groups. Both the groups showed improvement in the pre and post-measurements, but there was more effect in MFR with Cryoball compared to that with Lacrosse Ball. Conclusion: The present study concluded that there is an immediate effect of myofascial release using cryoball versus lacrosse ball on pain and cervical range of motion in chronic trapezitis. Both the groups showed decreased pain and increased range of motion. However, more improvement was seen in the result of MFR with Cryoball compared to that with Lacrosse Ball.