Neck Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
The proposed project seeks to evaluate the influence of cervicothoracic (CT) manipulation and passive stretching to the upper trapezius on pressure pain thresholds and range of motion (ROM) in individuals without recent complain of neck pain.
Detailed description
Not needed
Interventions
Sustained stretch of upper trapezius muscle
Manipulation to the cervicothoracic spine
OTHERNo intervention
Wait
Sponsors
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1\. No current history or past history of neck pain; able to lie on back or stomach without difficulty
Exclusion criteria
1. 'Red flag' items indicated in your Neck Medical Screening Questionnaire such as history of a tumor, bone fracture, metabolic diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis, osteoporosis, severe atherosclerosis, prolonged history of steroid use, etc. 2. History of neck whiplash injury 3. Diagnosis from your physician of cervical spinal stenosis (narrowing of spinal canal) or presence of symptoms (pain, pins and needles, numbness) down both arms 4. Presence of central nervous system involvement such as exaggerated reflexes, changes in sensation in the hands, muscle wasting in the hands, impaired sensation of the face, altered taste, and presence of abnormal reflexes 5. Evidence of neurological signs consistent with nerve root entrapment (pinched nerve in the neck) 6. Prior surgery to your neck or upper back 7. A medical condition which may influence assessment of pain or pressure pain thresholds (i.e. taking analgesics, sedatives, history of substance abuse, or cognitive deficiency) 8. Diagnosis from your physician of fibromyalgia syndrome 9. Currently pregnant, or could be pregnant
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical Range of Motion | Immediately after the intervention | Cervical Range of Motion in each cardinal plane (sagittal, coronal and transverse) will be measured in angular degrees using a CROM device |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Pressure Threshold | Two minutes and 5 Minutes after the intervention | Pain Pressure Threshold measured using a standard handheld algometer with 1 cm round tip |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed