Physical therapy for neck pain from disc herniation
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a physical therapy technique called DRT (Diaphragmatic Respiration Training) to help patients with neck pain, tingling in the arm, and limited neck movement caused by a slipped disc in the neck. The goal is to improve neck flexibility, reduce pain, and expand the chest.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Neck pain and tingling/numbness in your arm that has lasted about 2 months
- A slipped disc (herniation) in the lower neck region (C4-C7 level), confirmed by imaging
- A positive spurling test (a physical exam test that reproduces your neck symptoms)
- Symptoms triggered by nerve stretching tests in your arm
- Limited ability to rotate your neck toward the painful side (less than 60 degrees)
- Reduced chest expansion (less than 4 cm when you breathe deeply)
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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