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The shoulder disorders accounts for 15% to 30% of the common musculoskeletal pain in which 50% of the patients complains of chronic pain (1). Various anatomical studies have shown the existence of myofascial chains linked by deep fascia along the upper extremity. Any alterations in these deep fascia could be a source of shoulder pain (2). So treatment methods considering the entire myofascial sequences (MS) may be crucial in managing such conditions. Fascial manipulation (FM) involves kneading of the deep fascia at certain points called center of co-ordination(CC) along these MS which might restores the gliding of the intra-fascial fibers thereby reducing pain and improving functions. The objective of this study is to find the effect of FM in pain, ROM and functions in individuals with chronic shoulder pain.