NECK PAIN

This study tested two treatments for chronic neck pain lasting over 3 months: pharmacopuncture (injecting herbal extracts into acupuncture points) and regular acupuncture. 128 adults aged 19-70 with moderate to severe pain took part. The goal was to see which approach reduces pai…

This study tested two types of electrotherapy (TENS and high-voltage pulsed galvanic stimulation) against a placebo in 36 young adults with neck pain. Participants received 20 sessions over about 7 weeks. Researchers measured pain levels and hand function before, after one sessio…

This study tested whether adding electrical dry needling to therapeutic exercise helps people with chronic neck pain more than exercise alone. 90 adults aged 30-65 with neck pain lasting at least 3 months took part. Researchers measured pain and daily function to see which treatm…

This study looked at whether adding special breathing exercises to standard neck strengthening could help people with long-term neck pain. 71 adults with neck pain for over 3 months took part. Researchers measured pain, disability, and movement quality. The goal was to see if tra…

This study looked at over 3,000 adults with recent back or neck pain (less than 3 months) to compare three treatment approaches: usual care from a primary care doctor, care guided by a special decision-making model (ICE), and care using individualized postural therapy (IPT). The …

This study tested a 4-week mental imagery program in 34 adults (17 with chronic neck pain, 17 healthy). Participants practiced imagining neck movements to see if it could reduce pain, improve body awareness, and change brain activity. The goal was to understand if this simple, dr…

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 different doses of mesotherapy—tiny injections into the skin—for people with long-term neck pain. 80 adults received either a full-dose, half-dose, saltwater, or dry needling treatment once a week for three weeks. The goal was to find which approach works best f…

This study tested whether adding massage to the upper back muscles improves neck pain treatment. 60 adults with chronic neck pain (lasting over 3 months) were split into two groups: one received standard neck therapy plus back massage, the other received standard therapy alone. R…

This study tested two laser treatments—high-intensity and low-level—against a home exercise program for people with ongoing neck pain. Sixty adults received 10 weeks of therapy. Researchers measured pain, neck movement, and quality of life to see which approach worked best.

This study tested a hands-on technique called positional release for neck muscles in 50 breastfeeding mothers with neck pain. Half received standard posture advice and exercises, while the other half also got the muscle release. Researchers measured pain intensity, pressure sensi…

This study tested if a dual-frequency laser therapy can reduce pain and improve neck movement in people with painful muscle knots in the upper neck. 48 adults aged 20-55 received either a single laser, infrared laser, or a dual laser plus standard exercises for 4 weeks. The goal …

This study looked at whether gentle rib and diaphragm release techniques can reduce neck pain in people with non-specific neck pain. 100 adults aged 20 to 45 with moderate to severe neck pain took part. The goal was to see if improving rib movement could relieve strain on the nec…

This study tested a treatment called percutaneous neuromodulation for neck pain in 52 university students. Some had neck pain and some did not. The treatment uses a thin needle guided by ultrasound to stimulate nerves. Researchers measured pain levels and pressure sensitivity to …

This study tested two ways to ease chronic neck pain: a treatment called percutaneous neuromodulation (using tiny needles to stimulate nerves) and a standard exercise program. One hundred adults with neck pain lasting at least 3 months took part. The goal was to see which approac…

This study tested whether training people to hold their tongue in a specific position can reduce neck pain caused by looking down at phones. 36 healthy adults who used phones for 3+ hours daily took part. Researchers measured pain and daily function before and after the training.

This study tested whether adding shockwave therapy to standard physiotherapy helps people with long-term neck pain. 52 adults aged 18-29 with chronic neck pain received either physiotherapy alone or physiotherapy plus shockwave therapy. The goal was to see if the combination redu…

This study looked at whether Rocabado exercises—a set of movements for the jaw and neck—can reduce disability and improve movement in people with chronic neck pain. 62 adults aged 18-65 who had neck pain for at least 3 months and were not active in other treatments took part. The…

This study tested two types of injections for people with long-term neck pain caused by hard-to-treat muscle knots in the upper back. 96 adults received either a lidocaine-saline mix or a dextrose (sugar water) solution, plus home exercises. Researchers measured pain, neck moveme…

This study tested two treatments for forward head posture, a common problem where the head juts forward causing neck pain and muscle strain. Forty adults were randomly assigned to receive either kinesio taping or corrective exercises. Researchers measured changes in head angle, n…

This study tested whether adding a wearable posture feedback device to an exercise program helps office workers with chronic neck pain. 52 adults with neck pain for at least 3 months did exercises for 8 weeks, with or without a device that buzzes when they slouch. The goal was to…

This study tested whether dry needling (thin needles into muscle knots) plus exercise works better than standard treatments like TENS and ultrasound for people with long-lasting mechanical neck pain. Forty adults aged 25 to 65 took part, receiving treatment three times a week for…

This study looked at whether using ultrasound to guide a special needle treatment (pharmacopuncture) is safe and helpful for people with neck or back pain. 50 adults with spinal disorders received the treatment as outpatients. Researchers tracked side effects, pain levels, disabi…

This study looked at ways to help people with long-term back or neck pain who also feel anxious or depressed. Researchers tested a digital mental health app called Wysa and a printed resource guide with 30 patients. The goal was to see if these tools are easy to use and helpful f…

This study tested whether cervical stabilization exercises (special moves to strengthen neck muscles) help people with long-term neck pain more than standard exercises. 38 adults with chronic neck pain did either stabilization or traditional exercises for six weeks. The stabiliza…

This study looked at whether Pilates exercises and kinesiotape (a special elastic tape) can reduce neck pain in office workers. Thirty adults who worked at a desk for at least a year and had neck pain for over six weeks took part. Researchers measured pain, disability, muscle str…

This study tested whether adding electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to standard exercise therapy helps young adults with cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve in the neck). 50 participants aged 18-29 did 12 sessions over 6 weeks. One group did exercises alone; the other added EM…

This study looked at whether adding a gentle muscle-release technique (myofascial relaxation) to core-strengthening exercises helps people with long-term neck pain. 45 adults with neck pain for at least 3 months were split into two groups: one did only core exercises, the other a…

This study tested two types of neck exercises in 62 adults who wear eyeglasses and have had neck pain for more than three months. One group did isometric (holding still) neck exercises, and the other did cervical stabilization (moving and strengthening) exercises. Both groups did…

This study looked at whether teaching bank employees about ergonomics and giving them breathing exercises could reduce muscle pain and improve posture. 62 office workers who sit at computers for long hours took part in an 8-week program led by a physiotherapist. The goal was to s…

This study compared manual therapy (hands-on techniques) with therapeutic exercise in 48 adults who have temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and neck pain. Researchers measured muscle thickness, pain sensitivity, jaw movement, and anxiety. The goal was to see which approach better …

This study tested whether repositioning the shoulder blade (scapula) can reduce neck pain and improve movement in 78 adults with chronic neck pain and scapular dysfunction. Participants were randomly assigned to active, passive, or sham repositioning exercises. The goal was to se…

This study looked at whether adding thoracic (upper back) mobilization exercises to a core stabilization program helps people with chronic non-specific neck pain. 54 adults with neck pain lasting at least 3 months took part. Researchers measured pain and disability to see if the …

This study tested whether instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (a scraping technique) or dry cupping (using suction cups) works better for easing chronic mechanical neck pain. 45 adults aged 18 to 35 with neck pain for at least 3 months took part. Researchers measured pai…

This study looked at 83 adults with long-term neck pain to understand how their pain affects body awareness, sensitivity to pain, and daily function. Researchers measured pain thresholds, disability, and how well participants could sense their body position. The goal was to gathe…

This study looked at 84 adults with long-term neck pain to understand how central sensitization (when the nervous system becomes overly sensitive) relates to pain intensity, sleep quality, and jaw function. Participants completed questionnaires about their pain, disability, and j…

This study looked at 116 adults with non-specific neck pain to understand how it relates to jaw joint problems and migraines. Researchers measured disability, headache impact, and jaw function using standard questionnaires. The goal is to help design better, more personalized reh…

This study looked at how heavy smartphone use affects the neck muscles, posture, and joint awareness in 86 healthy young adults aged 18-30. Researchers measured neck strength, range of motion, and posture, and compared results between men and women. The goal was to understand fac…

This study looked at how the curve of the neck (seen on X-ray) relates to pain-related disability and body awareness in people with chronic neck pain. 76 adults aged 18-50 with neck pain lasting at least 3 months took part. They completed questionnaires about neck disability and …

This study looked at how neck muscles change during a head-holding endurance test in 29 people—some with chronic neck pain and some without. Using MRI scans before and after the test, researchers measured muscle activity and compared it to how well participants could hold their h…

This pilot study tested a program called STEPPT to see if it could reduce differences in how often Hispanic and non-Hispanic White patients with back or neck pain are referred to and attend physical therapy. 144 adults from a community health clinic took part. Researchers measure…

This study looked at how neck pain changes the way people walk and balance during everyday tasks. Researchers measured walking patterns and head movements in 60 adults, some with chronic neck pain and some without. The goal was to understand how neck problems affect movement and …

This study tested a new virtual reality system to measure how well people control their neck movements. Researchers compared 70 adults—some with chronic neck pain and some without—to see if the VR tests could detect differences in sensorimotor control. The goal was to develop a b…

This study looked at how spinal manipulation therapy affects heart rate and pain sensitivity in 131 adults with long-term or recurring neck pain. Researchers also tested a new way to measure the body's natural pain control system. The goal was to better understand how these treat…

This study reviewed medical records of 107 adults with neck and arm pain caused by pinched nerves in the neck. Researchers wanted to find out which patients get the most pain relief from steroid injections given near the spine. By analyzing pain scores before and after the proced…

This study looked at 128 young adults to see if a lower shoulder blade position is related to more neck pain and disability. Researchers measured shoulder blade height and used questionnaires to assess pain and function. The goal was to understand the connection, not to test a tr…

This study looked at 90 college football players to understand how neck muscle strength, endurance, and range of motion relate to neck pain. Researchers measured these factors before and after the season. The goal was to identify physical traits that might lead to neck pain, help…