Chronic non- specific neck pain
Conditions
Interventions
exercise group:1. Seated Cervical Mobilization
2. Craniocervical Flexion Training
3. Isometric Cervical Stabilization training
4. Scapulothoracic Control training
Tuina group:Step one: soft tissue manipulationStep two: clicking acupoint manipulation Step three: spinal manipulation
Sponsors
Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Participants must be between 20 and 60 years of age inclusive with no gender restrictions. 2. A minimum Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain score of 3/10 or Neck Disability Index (NDI) score =10/50 (indicating moderate disability). 3. Confirmed diagnosis of chronic neck pain persisting for =3 consecutive months prior to enrollment. 4. Voluntary participation with signed informed consent documentation compliant with institutional review board (IRB) protocols.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Prior cervical spine surgery trauma or specific pathologies including cervical radiculopathy cervical myelopathy or congenital/acquired deformities. 2. Current pregnancy or breastfeeding 3. Known neoplastic disorders fractures infections or systemic conditions known to cause cervical pain independent of musculoskeletal dysfunction. 4. Current use of psychotropic agents corticosteroids immunosuppressants or any medications with central nervous system effects that may influence pain perception assessments. 5. Receipt of any manual therapy (including Tuina) to the cervical region within 3 months prior to enrollment. 6. Inability to communicate in Mandarin Chinese (official study language) or demonstrate capacity to adhere to study protocols.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analog Scale; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Surface Electromyography (sEMG) Parameters: Normalized Root Mean Square (NRMS) and Median Frequency (MDF) of Upper Trapezius, Sternocleidomastoid (SCM), Splenius Capitis, and Levator Scapulae;Work productivity and activity impairment questionnaire:specific health problemWPAI-SHP;Neck Disability Index;12-item health survey;Hospital anxiety and depression scale;3D Motion Capture System: Kinematic and Kinetic Parameters of Walking;Cervical Range of Motion;Pittsburgh sleep quality index; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactZhang Xinglai
Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Outcome results
None listed