Hands-on therapy for long-lasting neck pain
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This study compares two hands-on treatments to see which one works better for chronic neck pain that has lasted more than three months. Both treatments involve a therapist using their hands to release tension in the neck muscles.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 40 years old.
- You have had neck pain for more than 3 months.
- Your neck pain is not severe (you can still do daily activities, but it bothers you).
- You have not had neck surgery or a neck injury.
- You have not been taking muscle relaxants or getting other physiotherapy for your neck in the past 3 months.
- You are not pregnant and do not have arthritis or other diseases that affect your muscles or joints.
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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