CHRONIC NECK PAIN

This study compared two treatments for chronic neck pain: joint mobilization (gentle movement by a therapist) and strengthening exercises. 26 adults with neck pain for at least 3 months did 12 sessions of one treatment. The goal was to see which better improves neck movement, pai…

This study looked at whether adding local anesthetics to standard steroid injections can better ease chronic neck pain. Researchers observed 60 adults with neck pain from a herniated disc. They measured pain levels and neck function to see if the combination works well.

This study tested two different exercise programs for people with chronic neck pain. One program focused on eye and neck coordination, while the other focused on motor control training. The goal was to see which better reduced pain, improved neck movement, and helped with daily a…

This study tested if a specific upper back manipulation (a quick, controlled push) could reduce pain and improve neck movement in people with chronic neck pain. 42 adults with neck pain for at least 3 months took part. Some received the real manipulation, others a fake (sham) ver…

This study tested whether adding special eye and balance exercises to standard manual therapy and exercise can reduce pain and improve movement, balance, and reaction time in people with chronic neck pain. 54 adults with neck pain for at least 3 months took part. The goal was to …

This study tested the Mulligan Technique, a type of hands-on therapy, to see if it helps adults aged 18 to 65 with long-term neck pain. 76 people took part, and researchers measured their pain and how well they could move their neck before and after treatment. The goal was to fin…

This study tested three needle-based therapies—dry needling, nerve stimulation, and electrolysis—on 60 adults, first on healthy volunteers and then on people with chronic neck pain. Researchers measured pain and muscle stiffness right after treatment and 24 hours later. The goal …

This study tested a 5-day neck education program for 62 parents of children with disabilities who had chronic neck pain. The program included five 60-minute sessions. After 12 weeks, parents who took the program reported less neck-related disability compared to those who did not.…

This study looked at 56 adults with long-term neck pain and compared them to healthy people to see if their heart rate variability (a measure of nervous system health) differs. Participants were tested lying down, sitting, standing, and while squeezing a hand-grip device. The goa…

This study looked back at 20 years of medical records from 170 adults with chronic neck pain after a whiplash injury. It compared two treatments: a nerve-blocking procedure called radiofrequency and a surgery called ACDF. The goal was to see which one provides better pain relief …

This study looked at 114 adults who have had neck pain for at least 3 months. Researchers measured how much they worry about pain, fear moving, and how aware they are of their neck. The goal was to see how these factors relate to arm and hand function. This was an observational s…

This study enrolled 800 adults with new or ongoing neck or low back pain to find new biological and imaging markers. Researchers used X-rays and MRIs to look at spine changes and questionnaires to track disability. The goal was to better understand how pain develops and improve f…

This study looked at 51 people with chronic neck pain to see how oxygen levels in the neck muscles relate to arm exercise ability, muscle strength, and daily activities. Researchers used a special device to measure muscle oxygen and tested arm function with a pegboard and ring te…

This study looked at how two different physical therapy treatments—manual therapy and exercise—help people with chronic neck pain. Researchers wanted to find out if each treatment works in its own unique way or if they share common healing factors. The study included 122 adults w…

This study looked at 54 adults with chronic neck pain to see if having a 'Type D' (distressed) personality or feeling stigmatized affects their condition. Researchers compared them to healthy individuals using questionnaires. The goal was to better understand the emotional and so…

This study looked at 120 adults with neck pain lasting at least 3 months to understand how fear of movement (kinesiophobia) relates to their symptoms. Researchers measured pain, disability, muscle strength, and quality of life, comparing those with and without kinesiophobia. The …