Hands-on treatments for neck pain and forward head posture
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two hands-on treatments for neck pain and forward head posture. You may receive either muscle energy technique or Mulligan mobilization, both aiming to reduce pain and improve neck movement.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have had neck pain for at least three months.
- Your neck pain increases when you move your neck.
- You have limited neck movement.
- You have not had neck surgery or a serious neck injury.
- You do not have nerve problems, infections, or headaches from your neck.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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