Stretch or shorten? new study tests best muscle position for dry needling neck pain relief
NCT ID NCT07629141
First seen Jun 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether the position of a neck muscle before dry needling changes how well the treatment works for chronic neck pain. About 80 adults with neck pain lasting over 3 months will be randomly assigned to have the muscle stretched or shortened during two needling sessions, one week apart. Researchers will measure pain intensity, disability, and fear of movement to see which position gives better results.
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Clinical University Physiotherapy and pain
RECRUITINGAlcalá de Henares, Madrid, 2805, Spain
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Physioterapy and Pain center research
RECRUITINGAlcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28805, Spain
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