The Effectiveness of a Mechanical Manual Therapy Device in the Treatment of Neck Pain

The Effectiveness of a Mechanical Manual Therapy Device in the Treatment of Neck Pain

This study is comparing the effectiveness of a mechanical manual therapy device to a specific exercise to no treatment in individuals experiencing neck pain. We are interested in the effects of the interventions on neck pain, disability related to neck pain, and pain sensitivity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• currently experiencing neck pain which does not extend below the elbow
• pain at least 4/10 over the past 24 hours
• appropriate for conservative management of neck pain
• english speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

• surgery to the neck within the past 6 months
• systemic problem know to affect sensation
• other chronic pain condition other than neck pain
• neck pain as the result of trauma such as whiplash
• neck pain as the result of a fracture