Neck Pain Treatment: Two Physical Therapy Techniques Compared
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This trial tests two hands-on physical therapy methods for chronic neck pain. Researchers will compare a technique called neuromuscular inhibition with instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization to see which better reduces pain, improves neck strength, and restores your sense of body position.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 to 50 years old
- BMI (body mass index) between 18.5 and 30
- Chronic neck pain in the back or back-side of your neck lasting at least 3 months
- Tight, tender knots (trigger points) in your upper trapezius muscle (upper shoulder/neck area)
- Pain that refers to other areas when pressure is applied to the tight muscle
- No previous diagnosis of cervical spine disease, arthritis of the neck, or nerve compression in the spine
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