Comparison of the Efficacy of Kinesio Taping and TENS Therapy in Patients With Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a non‐inflammatory musculoskeletal diseasecharacterized by the presence of hyperirritable palpable trigger points accompanied bypain and muscle stiffness. Main signs and symptoms of MPS; pain, spasm, decrease in jointrange of motion, difficulty in daily living activities and deterioration in quality oflife. Pharmacological and non‐pharmacological treatments are used in the treatment ofMPS. Among non‐pharmacological treatments, postural and mechanical modifications,exercises, stress reduction, electrotherapy methods, regional cold and hot application,local anesthetic injections, kinesiological taping, acupuncture and dry needling can bepreferred. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of exercise therapy, kinesiologytaping and TENS therapy on pain, muscle strength and functional status in patients withcervical myofascial pain syndrome.