Author(s): Swapnil Sagar and Ambuja Bhardwaj

Abstract:
This study compared the short- and long-term benefits of foam rolling against cryostretching on cervical discomfort and range of motion. Common problems that can have a substantial influence on a person's quality of life include cervical pain and limited range of motion. While foam rolling uses self-myofascial release with a foam roller, cryostretching combines stretching with the use of cold treatment. The goal of the study was to compare the effectiveness of foam rolling against cryostretching in reducing neck pain and enhancing range of motion. 40 cervical pain individuals were divided into two groups at random: foam rolling or cryostretching. Three sessions per week were held during the four-week intervention phase. Before the intervention, baseline assessments of cervical pain severity using a visual analogue scale (VAS) and cervical range of motion using goniometry were made. At the end of the four-week intervention period and four weeks after the intervention's conclusion, respectively, immediate post-intervention and long-term follow-up assessments were taken. In conclusion, cervical pain can be reduced and range of motion can be increased with the use of both cryostretching and foam rolling. However, compared to foam rolling, cryostretching showed more favourable short- and long-term effects. These results imply that cryostretching might be a more effective treatment for people with chronic neck discomfort and limited range of motion. To further understand the underlying mechanisms of these therapies and to maximise their use in the treatment of cervical discomfort, more research is required.

DOI: 10.22271/kheljournal.2023.v10.i3e.2969

Pages: 350-352  |  464 Views  222 Downloads

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