NECK PAIN MUSCULOSKELETAL

This study compares two types of exercises—core stability and scapular stabilization—to see which better improves hand grip strength in people with chronic myofascial neck pain. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups: core exercises, scapular exercises, or standard …

This study compares two manual therapy techniques—Positional Release Technique and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization—for treating nonspecific neck pain. 51 adults with desk jobs will be randomly assigned to one of the two techniques plus home exercises, or home exercis…

This study compares two non-drug treatments for people with chronic neck pain, dizziness, and headaches caused by cervicocranial dysfunction. Fifty adults will be randomly assigned to receive either osteopathic manipulative treatment or standard physiotherapy. Researchers will me…

This trial investigates whether brain activity, measured by EEG, can predict how well people with chronic neck pain respond to physiotherapy. Adults with neck pain will receive six weekly sessions of manual therapy and neck exercises. Researchers will measure pain, disability, an…

This study looks at what happens to the small joints in the neck after a chiropractic-style thrust manipulation. Researchers use ultrasound to measure changes in joint capsule length and tissue stiffness right after the adjustment and again 24 hours later. The study involves 40 h…

This study tests a method to identify which people with neck pain are most likely to get significant relief from a specific hands-on technique called cervical spine manipulation. Researchers will enroll 160 adults aged 18 to 70 with neck pain and randomly assign them to receive e…

This study aims to find out how many medical students at the University of the West Indies, Mona, have neck or low back pain, and whether a standardized exercise program can help. About 1,000 students will take part, with some doing the exercises and others not. The researchers w…