Percussion massage vs. sham: which gives faster neck pain relief?
NCT ID NCT07307014
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a single session of percussion massage can quickly improve neck movement and reduce pain in people with nonspecific neck pain. Thirty adults with moderate neck pain were randomly assigned to get either the real massage or a sham (fake) treatment. Researchers measured how far they could move their neck and how much pressure caused pain, right after the treatment.
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Bezmialem Vakif University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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