Comparison Of Direct Myofascial Release And Bowen's Technique For Non-Specific Neck Pain

Inclusion Criteria: * Chronic non-specific neck pain ≥ 3 months without symptoms radiating to the upper limbs * Presence of a maximum of 1-2 active Myofascial Trigger Points * Pain of more than 3 on a NPRS * For the diagnosis of a Trigger Point, compliance with the following criteria: * (1) A hypersensitive spot in a palpable taut band, * (2) Palpable or visible local twitch on pincer palpation * (3) Reproduction of referred pain elicited by palpation of the sensitive spot. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy * Neck Pain due to trauma, fractures, or whiplash; neoplasia, severe osteoporosis, infectious, or inflammatory processes; * Patients with pacemakers, congenital anomalies, previous neck surgery * Patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria