Neck pain musculoskeletal

This trial tests whether clinician-administered manual therapy to the jaw and neck is more effective than a home exercise program for people with myogenic temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and chronic neck pain. Participants aged 18-45 will be randomly assigned to either six sessi…

This trial compares two physiotherapy approaches for cervicogenic headache, a type of headache originating from the upper neck. Participants will receive either manual therapy (joint mobilization, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy) or a multicomponent exercise program…

This trial tests whether an app that reminds office workers to take one-minute movement breaks can reduce neck pain and improve upper-back mobility better than conventional ergonomic education and twice-daily exercises. Participants with mild to moderate neck pain will follow one…

This study looks at whether combining mind-body exercises with specific neck exercises can help people aged 50-65 who have had neck pain for at least 3 months. Researchers will measure pain, disability, neck movement, muscle strength, and quality of life. The goal is to find a sa…

This study tests whether a special exercise approach called Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) can reduce chronic neck pain better than standard neck exercises or usual physiotherapy. Forty-five adults with neck pain lasting at least 12 weeks will be randomly assigned to o…

This study will test whether teaching patients to mindfully listen to jazz music for 15 minutes can lower their pain while they wait in the emergency department. The researchers will enroll 60 adults with neck or back pain and compare the music approach to a standard mindful pain…

This study looks at whether teaching people with chronic neck pain better sleep habits, along with standard physiotherapy exercises, can improve their sleep quality and reduce disability. 120 adults aged 20-55 with poor sleep and neck pain lasting over 3 months will be split into…

Researchers want to know whether weight loss from laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy changes neck pain, posture, and neck function. The study follows about 25 adults scheduled for this weight-loss operation at one hospital. Participants complete neck questionnaires, strength and mot…

This study looks at neck pain and related problems in Turkish endodontists (dentists who do root canals). About 120 endodontists will answer questions about their work and neck pain, and have physical tests like neck movement and strength. The goal is to find what causes neck pai…