This study aims to compare between the effectiveness of Acupuncture-Like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Acupuncture-like TENS) and dry needling on pain intensity, Pressure pain threshold (PPT) of upper trapezius myofascial trigger points, neck range of motion, and neck function in patients with non specific chronic neck pain.
The presence of a palpable taut band in the skeletal muscle.
The presence of a hypersensitive spot in the taut band.
Local twitch response provoked by snapping palpation.
Production of a typical referred pain pattern in response to the compression of tender spots.
Existence of cervical disc hernia, advanced cervical osteoarthritis, radiculopathy, or myelopathy.
Having trigger point injection or physical therapy in the last 6 months.
Having a rheumatologic disease, such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or a hormonal disease, such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism or hyperparathyroidism.
Existence of kyphosis, scoliosis, forward head posture or cervicogenic headache.