Self-Myofascial Release of the Upper Cervical Muscles

Launched by EDWARD VIA VIRGINIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE · Jul 29, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how certain muscles at the base of the skull, called the suboccipital muscles, affect the overall function of the body, specifically focusing on a line of connective tissue in the back. Researchers want to find out if a short, 5-minute self-massage technique, known as myofascial release, can improve how these muscles and surrounding areas feel and move. They will measure things like pain levels, how flexible your ankles are, and how pressure is distributed on your feet.

To participate in this study, you need to be an adult aged 19 or older and live in or around the Auburn area. However, if you have certain conditions, like chronic pain that affects how you walk, are currently under medical treatment, or have specific health issues such as diabetes or recent injuries, you may not be eligible. If you join, you'll be part of a friendly and supportive environment where your experience can help us learn more about muscle health and body movement.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • • Adults 19 years of age and older from VCOM-Auburn and the Auburn area.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • pain that alters gait and/or limits/alters normal daily function
• • currently undergoing treatment by a healthcare provider
• • loss of function
• • use of prescription drugs for muscle or muscle relaxants
• • Pregnancy (hormonal changes affecting tissues could be a confounding variable)
• • inflammatory arthritis and fibromyalgia
• • diabetes or prediabetes
• • lumbar radiculopathy or disc pathology
• • previous surgery of the spine or lower extremity
• • injury to the lower extremity within the past 6 months
• • neurological or musculoskeletal diseases
• • cancer or blood disorder
• • current tobacco use
• • other conditions that alter gait