Neck pain relief: combining muscle relaxation with manual therapy
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding a muscle relaxation technique to standard neck therapy can better treat chronic neck pain and forward head posture. If you've had neck pain for over 3 months and seen an orthopedist, this study may offer an extra treatment option.
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Who can take part
- You have had neck pain for more than 3 months
- You have visited an orthopedic doctor for your neck pain
- Your head-forward posture angle is 50 degrees or less
- You have not been diagnosed with cervical spine arthritis (spondylosis)
- You have never had neck fractures or neck surgery
- You do not have a nerve or movement disorder in your neck or shoulders
- You have not had jaw surgery or a traumatic injury
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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