Nonspecific chronic neck pain
Conditions
Interventions
the PNF and tuina combined group:The combined group will first receive 30 minutes of PNF technique followed by 30 minutes of tuina therapy, thus the total time will be approximately 60 minutes. PNF te
the PNF group:Group 1: PNF technique 1. PNF stretching for approx. 20 min: Hold-Relax-Antagonist Contraction (HRAC) stretching technique is used: stretching the upper trapezius, scapularis, sternoclei
the tuina group:Group 2: Tuina group: TCM Tuina intervention was used for 4 weeks, 3 times a week, 30 min each time. The following techniques were included: pressing and kneading to loosen tendons, p
Sponsors
Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Male or female with age range: 18-30 years; 2.Complaint of neck pain (VAS = 30mm) including presence of pain, stiffness, and restricted movement in the occipital, neck, shoulder, or scapular regions. 3.Physical examination of the cervical spine does not exhibit indications of nerve root compression. 4.Duration of symptoms lasting for a minimum of three months. 5.Voluntary participation in the study and provision of informed consent through signature.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Being treated with, or have been treated in the past 1 month with, another effective method for NCNP; 2.Patients with neck pain accompanied by compression of nerve roots, spinal cord, vertebral arteries, sympathetic nerves, etc; 3.Patients with localised skin breakdown, skin disease or skin sensory impairment; 4.Pregnant and breastfeeding women; 5.Patients with cognitive impairment, sensory aphasia, severe visual or hearing impairment; 6.Patients with a combination of cervical fractures, dislocations, tumours, infections, rheumatoid and other specific causes of neck pain; 7.Patients with pain in more than 3 areas other than the neck and shoulder area; 8.Patients with a combination of serious medical conditions such as cardiovascular, haematopoietic and endocrine diseases.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual analogue scale (VAS) ;Neck Disability Index (NDI); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cervical active joint mobility;Muscle Physical Properties Test; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactXiangyu Zhu
Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Outcome results
None listed