Osteopathic treatment for neck pain and headaches
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a type of hands-on treatment called osteopathic manipulation can help relieve neck pain and headaches. It's for people who have had these symptoms for more than a month.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 65 years old
- You have had neck pain and/or headaches for over a month
- You have not had any past surgery on your neck or upper back
- You do not have any jaw problems, connective tissue disorders, or cancer
- You do not have diabetes, fibromyalgia, or an eye movement disorder
- You are not currently taking muscle relaxers
- You have not had manual therapy in the last 2 weeks or pain injections in the last month
Quick eligibility check
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