NECK PAIN

This study looked at whether adding a muscle relaxation technique (myofascial release) to core strengthening exercises helps people with long-term neck pain. 45 adults with neck pain lasting at least 3 months took part. One group did core exercises alone, the other added myofasci…

This study tested whether adding a wearable posture feedback device to an exercise program helps office workers with chronic neck pain. 52 participants did exercises for 8 weeks, with half also wearing a device that buzzed when they slouched. The goal was to see if the device imp…

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

This study looked at whether teaching bank employees about ergonomics and giving them breathing exercises could reduce their muscle and joint pain, improve their posture, and increase their awareness of how they sit and breathe. 62 office workers who sit at computers for at least…

This study looked at whether adding extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) to standard physiotherapy helps young adults (ages 18-29) with chronic neck pain. 52 participants received either physiotherapy alone or physiotherapy plus shockwave therapy. The goal was to see if the co…

This study looked at over 3,000 adults with back or neck pain lasting less than 3 months. It compared usual doctor care to two other care models: one that coordinates and enhances decision-making, and another using individualized posture therapy. The goal was to see which approac…

This study looked at whether a gentle muscle release technique can help breastfeeding mothers with neck pain. Fifty women with postpartum neck pain were split into two groups: both received posture advice and exercises, but one group also got a positional release for the upper tr…

This study looked at whether adding electrical dry needling to therapeutic exercise helps people with long-term neck pain more than exercise alone. 90 adults with chronic neck pain took part. The goal was to see if the combined treatment improves daily function and reduces pain b…

This study looked at whether starting a mix of treatments early after a concussion helps teens aged 13-19 feel better faster. It included 62 teens with symptoms like headaches, dizziness, and neck pain. The goal was to see if a personalized treatment plan could reduce symptoms an…

This study looked at whether Pilates exercises and kinesiotape (a special elastic tape) can help office workers with neck pain. Thirty adults who work at desks and have had neck pain for over six weeks took part. Researchers measured pain, disability, muscle strength, and quality…

This study looked at which treatment works better for chronic neck pain: instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (a scraping technique) or dry cupping (using suction cups). 45 adults with neck pain for at least 3 months took part. Researchers measured pain, neck movement, an…

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 special tongue posture exercises can reduce neck pain and improve daily function in people with text neck syndrome. Thirty-six healthy adults who use their phones for at least 3 hours a day took part. Researchers measured pain levels and neck disability …

This study tested whether dry needling (thin needles into muscle knots) plus neck exercises reduces pain and improves movement better than standard treatments like TENS and ultrasound. Forty adults with long-term mechanical neck pain took part. The goal was to see if dry needling…

This study looked at ways to help people with long-term back or neck pain who also feel anxious or depressed. Researchers asked 30 patients to try a mental health app called Wysa or a printed guide, and gave feedback through interviews and surveys. The goal was to see if these to…

This study tested different doses of mesotherapy—tiny skin injections—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 best reduces pain and…

This study tested two types of neck exercises in 62 adults aged 25-50 who wear eyeglasses and have had neck pain for over three months. One group did isometric (holding still) neck exercises, and the other did cervical stabilization (moving) exercises. Both groups did three sessi…

This study tested a 4-week mental imagery training program in 34 adults (17 with chronic neck pain, 17 healthy). The training involved imagining neck movements to retrain the brain. Researchers measured pain, movement accuracy, fear of movement, and brain activity before and afte…

This study tested two types of injections for people with long-lasting neck pain caused by muscle knots that didn't get better with usual treatments. 96 adults received either a dextrose solution or a lidocaine-saltwater mix injected between layers of tissue under ultrasound guid…

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 (a special tape applied to the skin) or corrective postural exercises.…

This study looked at whether different types of electrotherapy can reduce neck pain and improve hand function in young adults aged 18-30. 36 participants received either TENS, high-voltage pulsed galvanic stimulation, or a placebo for 20 sessions. The goal was to see if one treat…

This study tested whether adding special eye and balance exercises to standard manual therapy and exercise could help people with chronic neck pain. Fifty-four adults with neck pain for at least three months took part. The goal was to see if these extra exercises improve pain, mo…

This study tested whether using ultrasound to guide pharmacopuncture (injecting medicine into specific points) is safe and helpful for people with neck or back pain. Fifty adults with spinal disorders received the treatment as outpatients. Researchers tracked side effects, pain l…

This study tested two laser treatments—high-intensity and low-level—against a home exercise program in 60 adults with ongoing neck pain. Participants received 10 weeks of therapy. Researchers measured pain, neck movement, disability, and quality of life to see which approach work…

This study tested if gentle rib and diaphragm release techniques can reduce neck pain and improve movement. 100 adults with non-specific neck pain took part. The goal was to see if freeing up the ribcage could ease strain on the neck.

This study tested two treatments for people with chronic neck pain that lasts at least 3 months. One group received a treatment called percutaneous neuromodulation, which uses tiny needles to stimulate nerves. The other group did only therapeutic exercises. The goal was to see wh…

This study looked at whether adding electrical muscle stimulation to standard exercise therapy can improve neck muscle function and reduce pain in young adults with cervical radiculopathy (nerve-related neck pain, numbness, or weakness). Fifty participants aged 18-29 did 12 sessi…

This study tested two needle-based treatments—pharmacopuncture (injecting herbal extracts) and regular acupuncture—in 128 adults with chronic neck pain lasting over 3 months. The goal was to see which strategy reduces pain better after 5 weeks. Results help patients and doctors c…

This study tested whether repositioning the shoulder blade (scapula) can reduce neck pain and improve movement in people with chronic neck pain and scapular dysfunction. 78 adults were randomly assigned to active repositioning, passive repositioning, or a sham (fake) procedure. R…

This study looked back at 107 people who received steroid injections in the neck for pain radiating down the arm. Researchers wanted to find out which patients got the most relief. They analyzed pain scores before and after the procedure to identify factors that predict a good re…

This study looked at how fear of movement, called kinesiophobia, affects pain, disability, and quality of life in people with long-term neck pain. Researchers studied 57 adults aged 18 to 59 who had neck pain for at least 3 months. They used surveys to measure pain, fear, disabil…

This study involved 131 adults with long-term or recurring neck pain. Researchers tested whether spinal manipulative therapy (a type of chiropractic adjustment) changes heart rate variability and pain sensitivity. They also developed a new test to measure the body's natural pain …

This study looked at 116 adults with non-specific neck pain to understand how it relates to jaw joint problems and migraines. Researchers measured pain, disability, and quality of life using questionnaires. The goal was to uncover connections that could help design better, more p…

This study looked at 83 adults with long-term neck pain to understand how their body awareness, pain sensitivity, and disability are connected. Researchers measured pain thresholds, neck function, and awareness using questionnaires and devices. The goal was to gather information …

This study looked at 84 adults with long-term neck pain to understand how central sensitization (a condition where the nervous system stays on high alert) relates to pain intensity, sleep quality, and jaw function. Researchers used questionnaires to measure pain, 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. Researchers used MRI scans to measure muscle activity before and after the test, and compared those results to how well participants could …

This completed pilot study looked at whether a program called STEPPT can help reduce differences in physical therapy referrals and attendance between Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White patients with back or neck pain. About 144 adults from a community health clinic took part. Resear…

This study looked at how adding a second task—like a mental or physical activity—changes walking patterns in people with long-term neck pain compared to healthy adults. Researchers used a wearable sensor to measure step variability and symmetry in 42 participants (21 with neck pa…

This study looked at 86 healthy young adults to see how smartphone addiction affects neck posture, muscle strength, and movement. Researchers measured neck muscle strength, range of motion, and posture, and compared results between men and women. The goal was to understand factor…