Microwave Diathermy for Treating Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain

Microwave Diathermy for Treating Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain. A Randomised Controlled Trial

This randomised controlled trial aims to compare the effect of microwave diathermy (continuous and pulsed modes) with sham microwave diathermy in nonspecific chronic neck pain patients. Every patient will also be treated by exercise and transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation (TENS). The primary endpoint is to establish whether the use of microwaves is justified in terms of pain relief or reduction of disability in this patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• to be between 18 and 65 years old
• to be diagnosed with chronic nonspecific neck pain (i.e. during more than 3 months in the absence of red flags (unexplained weight loss, fever, neurological signs, history of cancer, history of inflammatory conditions...)

Exclusion Criteria:

• pregnancy
• sick leave
• litigation
• claims because the neck pain.