Comparing two muscle relaxation techniques for neck pain relief
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at two different gentle stretching methods to see which works better for relieving neck pain. It might help if you have had neck pain for a while and it limits your movement.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 44 years old
- You have had neck pain for 4 to 12 weeks
- Your pain level is a 4 to 8 on a 0 to 10 scale
- You have trouble moving your neck
- You have not had neck surgery, a recent neck injury, or certain other neck conditions
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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