Study aim: The aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of active release technique and trigger point release on pain, disability, and neck muscle strength in female students with non-specific chronic neck pain. Design: This study is designed as a randomized clinical trial with three groups (active release therapy, myofascial release, and control group) over a period of 2 weeks, with 3 sessions per week Settings and conduct: Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria included: Gender and educational status: Participants must be female students within a certain age range (e.g., 25 to 35 years old). Pain diagnosis: Having chronic nonspecific neck pain for at least 3 months as confirmed by a physician. Pain level: Having a minimum specified level of pain (e.g., a score of 3 or more on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)). And exclusion criteria included: Underlying diseases: Having diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, cervical disc herniation, or severe structural injuries in the neck. Surgical history: Having a history of surgery in the neck or spine. Neurological problems: Having neurological symptoms such as tingling, numbness, or progressive muscle weakness in the upper limbs. Intervention groups: The first group will perform Active Release Technique (ART) exercises over two weeks, totaling six sessions, involving deep trapezius muscle stretching and neck movements. The second group will undergo Myofascial Release (MFR) exercises during the same period, involving pressure application and specific neck motions, while the third group, as the control, will receive no intervention Main outcome variables: Pain, Disability, and Strength of Neck Muscles