NECK PAIN MUSCULOSKELETAL

This study tested whether traditional manual acupuncture or modern electroacupuncture works better for sudden neck pain caused by cervical spondylosis (neck arthritis). 124 adults with recent neck pain received 10 daily treatments along with neck exercises. Researchers measured p…

This study tested whether adding a treatment called extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) to standard physical therapy exercises could help young adults with long-term neck pain. Fifty-two participants aged 18-29 with neck pain for over 3 months were split into two groups: one …

This study tested whether a popular type of massage called percussion therapy provides immediate relief for common neck pain. Researchers compared the real massage to a fake treatment in 30 adults with neck pain. They measured if the treatment improved how far people could move t…

This study compared two common physical therapy approaches for treating long-term neck pain. Twenty-four adults with chronic neck pain received either instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization or manual therapy three times a week for four weeks. Researchers measured changes in…

This study aimed to understand if a person's natural ability to control pain (measured by a test involving pressure and cold water) is linked to how well they respond to a common hands-on neck treatment. Researchers followed 31 adults with mild, long-term neck pain for four weeks…