NECK PAIN MUSCULOSKELETAL

This study tested two acupuncture methods—manual acupuncture at distant points and electroacupuncture at local neck points—in 124 adults with sudden neck pain from cervical spondylosis. Participants received daily treatment for 10 days and did neck exercises. Both approaches redu…

This study looked at whether a single 40-minute exercise session could reduce neck pain and fatigue in workers with physically demanding jobs. 78 workers with chronic neck pain did either aerobic exercise, a mix of aerobic and resistance exercises, or attended an education sessio…

This study tested two different physical therapy approaches for people with long-term neck pain. 24 adults received either instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization or manual therapy three times a week for four weeks. Researchers measured pain, neck function, muscle endurance,…

This study tested whether retraining deep neck muscles with a pressure biofeedback device can reduce pain and improve jaw function in people with chronic neck pain. 70 adults with neck pain lasting 3 to 18 months and mild-to-moderate jaw issues took part. One group did biofeedbac…

This study looked at whether a single session of percussion massage can quickly improve neck movement and reduce pain sensitivity in people with nonspecific neck pain. Thirty adults with moderate neck pain were randomly assigned to receive either real percussion massage or a sham…

This study looked at whether adding a treatment called extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) to standard physical therapy helps people with long-term neck pain. Fifty-two adults aged 18 to 29 with chronic neck pain took part. The goal was to see if the shockwaves could reduce p…

This study looked at 31 adults with mild chronic neck pain to see if a brain test called conditioned pain modulation (CPM) could predict how well they respond to a single neck mobilization. Participants had their pain threshold measured before and after the treatment, and tracked…