Patients with nonspecific chronic neck pain Nonspecific chronic neck pain, Thai massage, Cervical stabilization exercises
Conditions
Interventions
Combination of cervical stabilization exercises and Thai self-massages,Neck stretching
Experimental Other,Active Comparator Other
The combination of cervical stabilization exercises and Thai self-massages,Control group
Sponsors
Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Presenting with nonspecific chronic neck pain lasting longer than 3 months (chronic stage). nonspecific chronic neck pain was defined as neck pain with no evidence of underlying diseases or anatomical abnormalities 2. Good communication and cooperation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having at least one of the following conditions: osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, conditions that are contraindicated for traditional Thai self-massage or exercise, such as a fever, muscle or tendon injury or inflammation, uncontrolled hypertension, bone fracture and/or joint dislocation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Current pain intensity Before and after the end of the intervention period, 2 weeks after end of the intervention period Current pain intensity measured using visual analog scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pressure pain threshold Before and after the end of the intervention period, 2 weeks after end of the intervention period Pressure pain threshold measured using algometry,Neck disability Before and after the end of the intervention period, 2 weeks after end of the intervention period Neck disability measured using neck disability index | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactVitsarut Buttagat
Mae Fah Luang University
Outcome results
None listed