Effects of Myokinetic Stretching Technique and Post Facilitation Stretching on Pain, Range of Motion, and Functional Disability in Patients With Cervical Radicular Pain

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Conditions studied: Cervical Radicular Pain

In brief

Cervical radicular pain (CRP) is a musculoskeletal condition characterized by neck pain radiating to the upper limb due to compression or irritation of cervical nerve roots. It significantly affects daily activities, cervical mobility, and overall quality of life. Conventional physical therapy focuses on reducing pain and improving function; however, there is limited evidence comparing the effectiveness of different stretching techniques used in clinical practice. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Myokinetic Stretching Technique (MST) and Post Facilitation Stretching (PFS) on pain intensity, cervical range of motion, and functional disability in patients with cervical radicular pain. A total of 70 participants with cervical radicular pain (\>4 weeks) will be randomly allocated into two groups: Group A (Myokinetic Stretching Technique Group) - receiving MST along with conventional therapy including hot pack application, cervical isometric exercises, neurodynamic gliding, and continuous cervical traction. Group B (Post Facilitation Stretching Group) - receiving Post Facilitation Stretching along with the same conventional therapy. The intervention will be conducted for 4 weeks, with 3 sessions per week on alternate days, each session lasting approximately 45 minutes. Outcome measures will include: Pain intensity assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Cervical range of motion measured using a goniometer Functional disability assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI) This study aims to determine the more effective stretching technique for reducing pain, improving cervical mobility, and enhancing functional outcomes, thereby supporting evidence-based physiotherapy practice in managing cervical radicular pain.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT07724470
Run by: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
People needed: 40
Starts: 2026-06-29
Expected to finish: 2026-09-15
Last updated by the study team: 2026-07-24

Who can join

Age: 30 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

Both male and female gender
Age 30 to 60 years with a +ve spurling test and radiating arm pain for more than 4 weeks
Unilateral cervical radicular pain
+ve upper limb tension test and neck disability index <50%

You may not qualify if…

History of cervical spinal surgery
Severe facet joint osteoarthritis
History of fracture in the head and neck region
Patient with cognitive dysfunction or mental illness, severe cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, liver, or kidney dysfunction
History of dizziness, vertigo, and vomiting
Osteoporosis and prolonged use of steroids
Cervical myelopathy, tumor, or infectious disease

Where it is running

Hameed Latif — Lahore, Pakistan (enrolling)
Hameed Latif Hospital — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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