Hands-on therapy for chronic neck pain
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This study compares two types of hands-on physical therapy for long-term neck pain. One uses deep pressure on trigger points, and the other uses a small tool to massage the area. It aims to see which works better at reducing pain, improving neck strength, and helping your body sense its position.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 30 (a typical healthy range).
- You have had pain in the back or side of your neck for at least 3 months.
- You have tender knots (called trigger points) in your upper neck/shoulder muscles that hurt when pressed.
- You do not have a serious neck condition (like a disc problem or spinal arthritis), other muscle/joint issues, or a visual disability.
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