Spinal crack vs. massage: which fixes neck pain?
NCT ID NCT06312696
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether spinal manipulation (a chiropractic-style adjustment) can help normalize how the neck bones move in people with chronic neck pain. About 60 adults with neck pain for over 12 weeks will be randomly assigned to receive spinal manipulation, a light massage, or no treatment. Researchers will measure neck motion before and after to see if the manipulation improves movement patterns.
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University of Minnesota
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55414, United States
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