Department of Psychology, University of Witten-Herdecke, Germany.
Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Technical University Munich, Germany.
Acta Psychol (Amst). 2024 Apr;244:104214. doi: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104214. Epub 2024 Mar 10.
Depressive disorder and chronic pain are prevalent conditions that often co-occur. The myofascial fascial continuum has been hypothesized to contribute to both conditions. However, limited research exists on the specific association between fascial properties and chronic pain and depression.
This study aims to investigate the properties of the deep fascia of the M. trapezius and their relationship with depression, chronic neck pain, and cervical spine mobility.
This study compared fascial properties between two groups: individuals with depression and chronic neck pain, and healthy individuals. Fascial thickness, elasticity, and stiffness were measured as primary outcomes using standardized techniques such as ultrasound imaging and compliance meter. Statistical analyses were conducted to identify potential differences and correlations in fascial properties between the two groups.
Significant differences emerge in stiffness, tone, and fascia thickness in the deep fascia, alongside identified correlations between depression, chronic pain, and these variables.
The study highlights the impact of depression and chronic pain on fascial properties, emphasizing the need for further research in this domain to unravel the intricate connections and potential implications for treatment strategies.
抑郁障碍和慢性疼痛是常见的同时发生的疾病。筋膜的肌筋膜连续体假说被认为与这两种疾病都有关。然而，关于筋膜特性与慢性疼痛和抑郁之间的具体关联的研究有限。
本研究旨在探讨斜方肌深筋膜的特性及其与抑郁、慢性颈痛和颈椎活动度的关系。
本研究比较了两组之间的筋膜特性：患有抑郁和慢性颈痛的个体与健康个体。使用超声成像和顺应计等标准化技术测量筋膜厚度、弹性和硬度作为主要结果。进行了统计分析，以确定两组之间筋膜特性的潜在差异和相关性。
在深筋膜的硬度、张力和筋膜厚度方面存在显著差异，同时还发现抑郁、慢性疼痛与这些变量之间存在相关性。
该研究强调了抑郁和慢性疼痛对筋膜特性的影响，强调需要进一步研究这一领域，以揭示复杂的联系及其对治疗策略的潜在影响。
