NECK PAIN

This observational study is testing whether integrative Korean medicine—combining herbal medicine and Chuna manual therapy—can safely reduce pain and improve quality of life in 120 adults with cervical disc herniation and radiculopathy. Participants receive treatment at four Kore…

This observational study is testing whether measuring the nociceptive flexion reflex (a spinal reflex) can predict which patients with chronic back or neck pain will get significant pain relief from interventional procedures like epidural injections or nerve blocks. Researchers w…

This study compares two doses of dry needling—5 versus 10 needle insertions—to see which works better for chronic neck pain. Researchers will measure pain and disability in 90 adults who have had neck pain for at least 3 months. The goal is to find the most effective treatment do…

This study tests whether getting Chuna manual therapy every two weeks for 20 weeks helps people with mild but long-lasting neck pain feel better and have fewer flare-ups. 250 adults with neck pain for over a year will be split into two groups: one gets the hands-on therapy, the o…

This study compares two types of neck exercises in 30 office workers who have had neck pain for at least 3 months. One group does basic neck stretches and strengthening, while the other adds stabilization exercises. Researchers will measure pain, disability, posture, and sleep qu…

This study tests whether brief, twice-weekly sessions of exercise plus manual therapy (like massage) performed at work can reduce pain and improve productivity in office workers with chronic spinal pain. Sixty participants will receive either real or sham manual therapy alongside…

This study compares two community-based self-management programs for people with chronic back or neck pain. One program (Partners4Pain) teaches mind-body skills like meditation, breathing exercises, and gentle movement, while the other focuses on general health and well-being. Re…

This study tests whether a 20-minute TENS session can quickly reduce muscle stiffness and pain in people with chronic neck pain. Twenty-four adults will receive either real TENS or a sham device. Researchers measure changes right before and after treatment using a device that che…

This study tests whether injecting collagen into the neck can reduce pain and inflammation in people with long-term neck muscle pain. Forty adults with chronic neck pain will receive either collagen or a standard painkiller injection over five weekly sessions. Researchers will me…

This study looks at whether a home exercise program combined with kinesio taping can help reduce neck pain and improve daily function and work performance in female chain market workers with non-specific neck pain. Thirty women aged 18 to 60 who work in chain markets will take pa…

This study tests whether adding dry needling with mild electrical pulses to standard exercises helps people with long-term neck pain more than exercises alone. About 100 adults aged 30-65 with non-specific chronic neck pain will be followed. The goal is to see if the combined tre…

This study looks at whether adding pressure biofeedback training to general exercises can reduce neck pain and improve muscle endurance in female school teachers with mechanical neck pain. Sixty teachers will be split into two groups: one doing general exercises alone, the other …

This pilot study from Mayo Clinic tests whether combining dry needling (a technique using thin needles to release muscle knots) with therapeutic exercise can improve sleep in people with long-term neck pain and sleep problems. The study enrolls 28 adults aged 18-75 who have had n…

This study tests whether taking short neck-stretching breaks (2, 5, or 7 minutes) during the workday can reduce chronic neck pain in office workers who sit for at least 6 hours daily. Over 12 weeks, researchers will measure pain, disability, balance, and hand dexterity to find th…

This study tests whether one 10-minute session of therapeutic ultrasound can immediately reduce muscle stiffness and pain in adults with neck pain. 24 people aged 18-50 with at least moderate neck pain will be randomly assigned to receive either real or fake (sham) ultrasound. Re…

This study tests a special neck collar designed to treat neck pain in active-duty military personnel who have forward head posture. The collar is meant to be worn daily with minimal effort. Researchers will measure pain, function, and neck alignment using questionnaires and X-ray…

This study tests a wearable sensor system called AxiSens to see if it can measure spine movement differences between people with and without low back or neck pain. About 20 adults will wear the sensor while doing simple movements like bending forward or sitting. The goal is to se…

This observational study will enroll 400 military personnel and civilians to compare motion and health history between those with low back or neck pain and those with healthy spines. Participants wear a motion monitor and complete questionnaires over one year. The goal is to deve…

This study looks at whether muscle twitching during a standard neck pain treatment (radiofrequency ablation) can predict better pain relief. Researchers will grade twitching in 60 adults with chronic neck pain and see if those with more twitching have greater improvement. The goa…

This study looks at whether dry needling at the C5-C6 spine area can improve shoulder range of motion, strength, blood flow, and reduce tender points in adults with neck-shoulder pain. Researchers will measure these effects in 30 participants aged 18-65 who have mild to moderate …