CHRONIC NECK PAIN

This study is testing whether a specific exercise program, based on a method used for scoliosis, can help people with a rounded upper back (postural hyperkyphosis) and chronic neck pain. Researchers will compare the exercise program to standard electrotherapy and exercise to see …

This study is testing if grouping people with chronic neck pain based on their specific head and neck movement patterns can lead to better physical therapy. Researchers will use a computer algorithm to sort participants and then compare a personalized movement training program to…

This study is testing if a specific physical therapy technique that coordinates shoulder and hip movements is better than standard stretching for reducing chronic neck pain and tight hamstrings. It will involve 156 adults in Pakistan who will receive therapy three times a week fo…

This study is testing two different types of massage to see which one works better for people with long-term neck pain. Researchers will compare a gentle 'tactile' massage with a more intense 'cupping' massage in 60 participants. The main goal is to understand how these massages …

This study aims to see if a single session of mental imagery exercises is as helpful as physical control exercises for people with long-term neck pain. Researchers will measure changes in pain levels, pain sensitivity, neck movement awareness, and mental imagery ability. The stud…

This study aims to find out which of two specific hands-on physical therapy techniques works better for easing chronic neck pain. Researchers will compare 'Post-Isometric Relaxation' (PIR) and 'Post-Isometric Stretching' (PIS) in 40 young adults with neck pain lasting 4 to 12 wee…

This study is testing a specific neck muscle training method that uses pressure biofeedback to help people with long-term neck pain. It aims to see if this training can reduce pain, improve neck movement, and also help with related jaw problems. The study will compare this new me…

This study is testing whether different types of exercise can help people with long-term neck pain. Researchers will compare aerobic exercise, strength training, and simple home exercises to see which best reduces pain, improves physical function, and might even affect brain heal…

This study aims to see which of two hands-on physical therapy techniques works better for reducing chronic neck pain and stiffness in people who use computers for long hours. Researchers will compare Progressive Muscle Relaxation (a gentle tension-release method) with the Muscle …