Observed Actions in Chronic Neck Pain

Influence of the Actions Observed on Cervical Motion in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain. Randomized Controlled Trial

The aim of the present protocol is to prove if the observed actions (AOb) will improve the cervical range of motion (CROM) in patients with non-specific chronic neck pain (CNP). This study is a parallel-group double blind randomized clinical. Outcome measures were CROM, and pressure pain detection thresholds (PPDT) with a digital algometer. The follow-up will consist of three evaluations: pre- treatment, post-treatment and 10 minutes after second measurement (motor imagery).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Non specific chronic neck pain
• Diagnosed by medical specialist

Exclusion Criteria:

• cervical osteoarthritis or polyarthrosis
• rheumatic disease
• history of cervical hernia
• whiplash syndrome
• surgery on the neck, face or shoulders,
• systemic disease, medical history of cancer
• significant trauma that the patient relates to their pain and/or refusal to participate