NECK PAIN

This study tested a procedure called percutaneous neuromodulation for neck pain in 52 university students. A fine needle was used to stimulate a nerve in the neck for 10 minutes. The goal was to see if it could reduce pain and improve pressure tolerance. The trial is complete, bu…

This study tested two different neck exercise programs in 62 adults aged 25-50 who wear glasses and have had non-specific neck pain for over three months. One group did isometric neck exercises (holding still positions), and the other did cervical stabilization exercises (moving …

This study tested three approaches for treating recent-onset back or neck pain: usual care from a primary care provider, usual care plus a coordinated decision-making model (ICE), and usual care plus individualized postural therapy (IPT). Over 3,000 adults with pain lasting less …

This study tested whether adding extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) to standard physiotherapy helps young adults with chronic mechanical neck pain. Fifty-two participants received either ESWT plus exercise or exercise alone. Researchers measured pain, pressure sensitivity, n…

This study tested whether spinal manipulation therapy, combined with stretching, can reduce neck pain and affect heart rate variability in 131 adults with long-term neck pain. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either spinal manipulation plus stretching or stretching …

This study looked at which treatment works better for chronic neck pain: using a special tool to massage muscles (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization) or applying suction cups on the skin (dry cupping). 45 adults with neck pain for at least 3 months took part. Researcher…

This study tested whether adding electrical muscle stimulation to standard exercise therapy helps young adults with cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve in the neck causing pain, numbness, or weakness). Fifty participants aged 18-29 did 12 sessions over 6 weeks, with one group r…

This study tested different treatment approaches for teens aged 13-19 who had a concussion within the past 2-3 weeks and still had symptoms like headaches, neck pain, or dizziness. 62 participants received either symptom management or an alternative treatment, and researchers tra…

This study tested different doses of mesotherapy—injections of lidocaine and meloxicam—against plain saline and dry needling in 80 adults with chronic neck pain. Participants received weekly sessions for three weeks. The goal was to see which approach most reduces pain and improv…

This study tested two hands-on techniques—rib mobilization and diaphragm release—in 100 adults with non-specific neck pain. The goal was to see if improving ribcage and diaphragm movement could reduce pain and increase neck mobility. Participants received these manual therapies, …

This study tested manual therapy—like massage and pressure on trigger points—against standard exercises for people with jaw and neck pain from temporomandibular disorders. 48 adults took part. Researchers measured muscle thickness, pain sensitivity, and jaw movement. The goal was…

This study tested whether adding massage to the upper back muscles helps people with chronic neck pain more than neck therapy alone. Sixty adults with neck pain lasting over three months were split into two groups: one received neck therapy plus back massage, the other only neck …

This study looked at whether adding a hands-on muscle relaxation technique (myofascial release) to core stabilization exercises helps people with long-lasting neck pain. Forty-five adults with neck pain for at least three months took part in a 6-week program. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether adding special eye and balance exercises to standard manual therapy and exercise can reduce pain and improve function, balance, and reaction time in people with chronic neck pain. 54 adults with neck pain lasting at least 3 months took part. The goal was…

This study looked at ways to help people with long-term back or neck pain who also feel anxious or depressed. Researchers tested a smartphone app (Wysa) and a printed guide to see if they were helpful and easy to use. Thirty patients tried the app for one month and shared their f…

This study looked at two different treatments for 'text neck syndrome' in 38 women aged 18-30 who had chronic neck pain from using smartphones. One treatment used a hands-on technique called Mulligan mobilization, and the other used stabilization exercises to strengthen neck musc…

This study looked at whether using ultrasound to guide a special needle treatment (pharmacopuncture) is safe and helpful for people with neck or back pain. Fifty adults with spinal problems received the treatment as outpatients. Researchers tracked side effects, pain levels, disa…

This study tested whether adding a wearable posture feedback device to an exercise program helps office workers with chronic neck pain. 52 participants did exercises for 8 weeks, with half also wearing a device that buzzed when they slouched. The goal was to see if the device imp…

This study looked at whether teaching bank employees about ergonomics and giving them breathing exercises could reduce their muscle and joint pain, improve their posture, and increase their awareness of how they sit and breathe. 62 office workers who sit at computers for at least…

This study looked at whether a gentle muscle release technique can help breastfeeding mothers with neck pain. Fifty women with postpartum neck pain were split into two groups: both received posture advice and exercises, but one group also got a positional release for the upper tr…

This study looked at whether adding electrical dry needling to therapeutic exercise helps people with long-term neck pain more than exercise alone. 90 adults with chronic neck pain took part. The goal was to see if the combined treatment improves daily function and reduces pain b…

This study looked at whether Pilates exercises and kinesiotape (a special elastic tape) can help office workers with neck pain. Thirty adults who work at desks and have had neck pain for over six weeks took part. Researchers measured pain, disability, muscle strength, and quality…

This study looked at whether adding thoracic (upper back) mobilization exercises to a core stabilization program helps people with chronic non-specific neck pain. 54 adults with neck pain lasting at least 3 months took part. Researchers measured pain and disability to see if the …

This study tested whether special tongue posture exercises can reduce neck pain and improve daily function in people with text neck syndrome. Thirty-six healthy adults who use their phones for at least 3 hours a day took part. Researchers measured pain levels and neck disability …

This study tested whether dry needling (thin needles into muscle knots) plus neck exercises reduces pain and improves movement better than standard treatments like TENS and ultrasound. Forty adults with long-term mechanical neck pain took part. The goal was to see if dry needling…

This study tested a 4-week mental imagery training program in 34 adults (17 with chronic neck pain, 17 healthy). The training involved imagining neck movements to retrain the brain. Researchers measured pain, movement accuracy, fear of movement, and brain activity before and afte…

This study tested two types of injections for people with long-lasting neck pain caused by muscle knots that didn't get better with usual treatments. 96 adults received either a dextrose solution or a lidocaine-saltwater mix injected between layers of tissue under ultrasound guid…

This study tested two treatments for forward head posture, a common problem where the head juts forward causing neck pain and muscle strain. Forty adults were randomly assigned to receive either kinesio taping (a special tape applied to the skin) or corrective postural exercises.…

This study looked at whether different types of electrotherapy can reduce neck pain and improve hand function in young adults aged 18-30. 36 participants received either TENS, high-voltage pulsed galvanic stimulation, or a placebo for 20 sessions. The goal was to see if one treat…

This study tested two laser treatments—high-intensity and low-level—against a home exercise program in 60 adults with ongoing neck pain. Participants received 10 weeks of therapy. Researchers measured pain, neck movement, disability, and quality of life to see which approach work…

This study tested two treatments for people with chronic neck pain that lasts at least 3 months. One group received a treatment called percutaneous neuromodulation, which uses tiny needles to stimulate nerves. The other group did only therapeutic exercises. The goal was to see wh…

This study tested two needle-based treatments—pharmacopuncture (injecting herbal extracts) and regular acupuncture—in 128 adults with chronic neck pain lasting over 3 months. The goal was to see which strategy reduces pain better after 5 weeks. Results help patients and doctors c…

This study tested whether repositioning the shoulder blade (scapula) can reduce neck pain and improve movement in people with chronic neck pain and scapular dysfunction. 78 adults were randomly assigned to active repositioning, passive repositioning, or a sham (fake) procedure. R…

This study reviewed records of 107 adults who received steroid injections in the neck for arm and neck pain caused by a pinched nerve. The goal was to find out which patient traits or injection details were linked to better pain relief at 6 months. By identifying these predictors…

This completed study looked at 83 adults with chronic non-specific neck pain to understand how their pain affects body awareness and sensitivity. Researchers measured pain intensity, pain threshold, disability, and how well participants could sense their neck position. The goal w…

This pilot study tested a program called STEPPT to see if it could reduce ethnic disparities in physical therapy referrals and attendance for spine pain. The program included educating clinic staff, updating electronic health records to automate referrals, and providing patient n…

This completed study looked at how kinesiophobia—fear of movement or re-injury—affects pain, disability, and quality of life in 57 adults with chronic neck pain. Participants completed surveys about their pain, fear levels, and daily function. The goal was to understand if this f…

This study looked at 84 adults with chronic neck pain to see how central sensitization (a heightened pain response in the brain) relates to pain intensity, disability, sleep quality, and jaw function. Researchers used questionnaires to measure these factors. The goal was to bette…

This completed study tested a virtual reality system to measure how well people control their neck movements. Researchers compared 70 adults with and without chronic neck pain. Participants wore a VR headset and performed tasks like moving their head to follow targets or returnin…

This study looked at how adding a second task (like mental or physical activity) changes walking patterns in people with long-term neck pain compared to healthy adults. 42 participants (21 with neck pain, 21 without) wore a small sensor to measure their gait. The goal was to unde…

This study looked at 116 adults with non-specific neck pain to understand how it relates to jaw joint problems and migraines. Researchers measured pain, disability, and quality of life using questionnaires. The goal was to uncover connections that could help design better, more p…

This study looked at how neck muscles change during a head-holding endurance test in 29 people—some with chronic neck pain and some without. Researchers used MRI scans to measure muscle activity before and after the test, and compared those results to how well participants could …

This study looked at 86 healthy young adults to see how smartphone addiction affects neck posture, muscle strength, and movement. Researchers measured neck muscle strength, range of motion, and posture, and compared results between men and women. The goal was to understand factor…