NECK PAIN

This study tested a gentle muscle release technique for neck pain in 50 breastfeeding mothers. Half received standard posture advice and exercises, while the other half also got a specific positional release for the upper trapezius muscle. Researchers measured pain intensity, pre…

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 kinesiotaping (a special tape applied to the skin) or corrective postural exercises. …

This study looked at whether Pilates exercises and kinesiotape (a special elastic tape) can help office workers with long-lasting neck pain. Thirty office workers who had neck pain for over six weeks took part. Researchers measured how neck pain affected daily life, pain sensitiv…

This study tested two types of needle therapy—pharmacopuncture (injecting medicine into acupuncture points) and regular acupuncture—to see which better relieves chronic neck pain lasting over 3 months. 128 adults with moderate to severe pain took part. The goal was to find out wh…

This study compared two types of injections (dextrose or lidocaine with saline) for treating chronic neck pain caused by stubborn muscle knots in the upper shoulder. 96 adults who had not improved with standard treatments received ultrasound-guided injections and were taught home…

This study tested a 4-week mental training program called lateralization imagery training 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…

This study tested two types of electrotherapy (TENS and high-voltage stimulation) against a placebo in 36 young adults with neck pain. Participants received 20 sessions over about 7 weeks. The goal was to see if these treatments reduce pain and improve hand function. Results will…

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 buzzes when they slouch. The goal was to see if the device impro…

This study looked at different doses of mesotherapy—a treatment where tiny amounts of medicine are injected into the skin—for people with long-term neck pain. 80 adults with neck pain lasting at least 3 months were split into four groups: dry needling, saltwater injections, full-…

This study tested whether dry needling (thin needles placed into muscle knots) can reduce pain and improve neck movement in people with long-lasting mechanical neck pain. Forty adults aged 25 to 65 took part. One group got dry needling plus neck exercises, while the other got sta…

This study tested whether repositioning the shoulder blade (scapula) can reduce neck pain and improve movement in 78 adults with chronic neck pain and shoulder blade problems. Participants were randomly assigned to active, passive, or sham repositioning exercises. The goal was to…

This study tested whether injecting medicine into specific spots under ultrasound guidance can safely reduce neck and back pain. Fifty adults with spinal disorders received the treatment. Researchers measured side effects, pain levels, disability, and quality of life. The goal wa…

This study tested two laser treatments—high-intensity and low-level—against a home exercise program for people with ongoing neck pain. Sixty adults with neck pain lasting over a month took part. The goal was to see which approach better reduced pain, improved neck movement, and b…

This study looked at ways to help people with long-term back or neck pain who also feel anxious or depressed. Researchers tested a mental health app called Wysa and a printed guide. Thirty patients gave feedback on how useful and easy the tools were to use.

This study looked at whether adding a hands-on muscle relaxation technique (myofascial release) to standard core-strengthening exercises could help people with long-term neck pain. 45 adults with neck pain for at least 3 months took part in a 6-week program. The goal was to see i…

This study tested whether adding special eye and balance exercises to standard manual therapy and exercise could improve pain, movement, balance, and reaction time in people with chronic neck pain. Fifty-four adults with neck pain for at least 3 months took part. The goal was to …

This study looked at how spinal manipulative therapy (like chiropractic adjustments) affects heart rate variability and pain sensitivity in 131 adults with long-term or recurring neck pain. Researchers also tested a new way to measure the body's natural pain control system. The g…

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 find hidden connections that could help design better, mo…