Release techniques for chronic neck pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two hands-on treatments for people with long-lasting neck pain. It looks at whether a technique called Active Release or Strain-Counter-strain helps reduce pain and improve neck movement.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have had neck pain for at least 2 months.
- You have tender knots in your neck or shoulder muscles (upper trapezius, SCM, or levator scapulae).
- Your pain level is more than 3 out of 10 on a scale (0 is no pain, 10 is worst pain).
- Your head-forward angle (how far your head sits forward from your shoulders) is less than 53 degrees.
- You do not have pain or numbness going down your arm, and certain neck tests are negative.
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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