Effects of Joint Mobilization Versus Acupuncture on Pain and Functional Ability in People with Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Comparative Effectiveness.

Petros Voulgarakis Paris Iakovidis Dimitrios Lytras Ioanna P Chatziprodromidou Anastasios Kottaras Thomas Apostolou

Published in: Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies (2022)

Both joint mobilization and acupuncture appear to be effective interventions in reducing pain and improving functional ability in people with CNP. However, acupuncture appears to have a greater analgesic effect than joint mobilization.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
neuropathic pain
pain management
physical activity
spinal cord