Comparison of Active Release Technique and Post Isometric Relaxation Technique on Pain and Functional Disability in Patient With Mechanical Neck Pain

Neck pain is one of the leading causes of musculoskeletal pain and disability in the world. Despite the prevalence, accompanying disabilities, low quality of life and economic burdens of mechanical neck pain, there is a gap in high quality evidence to effectively guide the conservative treatment of this patient population. Active release technique (ART) is a soft tissue technique that focuses on removal of adhesions that build up in muscle due to overuse. ART can be used as both, as a diagnostic and treatment technique. Limited literature is available on evaluation and treatment of neck pain by Active release technique in contrast to Post isometric release technique. This study fulfills this gap and will provide clinicians with an alternative treatment approach for mechanical neck pain.