Comparing two hands-on treatments for long-lasting neck pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two hands-on treatments for chronic neck pain: one uses a special tool to massage the muscles, and the other uses gentle muscle stretching and contracting techniques. The goal is to see which one works better to reduce pain and improve movement.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You have had neck pain for at least 12 weeks (about 3 months).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is within the normal range of 18.5 to 24.9.
- You do not have a specific cause for your neck pain like a pinched nerve, rheumatoid arthritis, or other systemic disease.
- You do not have a history of neck surgery, whiplash, or signs of serious conditions like cancer or fractures.
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