Comparison of the Effects of ELDOA Technique and Sub-occipital Muscle Inhibition Technique on Pain in Patients with Text Neck Syndrome

Abstract

Background:

Text neck syndrome, resulting from prolonged use of handheld devices, leads to forward head posture and associated musculoskeletal pain. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Elongation Longitudinaux Avec Decoaption Ostéo Articulaire (ELDOA) and sub-occipital muscle inhibition techniques in reducing pain among patients with text neck syndrome.

Objective:

To evaluate the impact of ELDOA and sub-occipital muscle inhibition techniques on pain reduction in patients with text neck syndrome.

Methods:

A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 44 participants aged 24-40 years, experiencing chronic neck pain for at least three months. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: Group A (n=22) received ELDOA along with baseline treatment, and Group B (n=22) received sub-occipital muscle inhibition technique along with baseline treatment. Pain levels were assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale. Baseline treatment included hot packs and neck isometric exercises. Data analysis was performed using SPSS Version 16.

Results:

The ELDOA group showed a significant reduction in pain intensity, with a mean reduction of 3.5 points on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale. The sub-occipital muscle inhibition group exhibited a mean pain reduction of 2.8 points. Both techniques effectively reduced pain, with ELDOA demonstrating slightly greater efficacy.

Conclusion:

Both ELDOA and sub-occipital muscle inhibition techniques are effective in reducing pain in patients with text neck syndrome. ELDOA showed slightly better outcomes in pain reduction.