Neural Mobilization in Cervico-Brachial Neuralgia

Combining Neural Mobilization With Conventional Rehabilitation: A New Approach to Cervico-Brachial Neuralgia Management

This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of neural mobilization (NM) combined with conventional rehabilitation versus conventional rehabilitation alone in patients with chronic common cervico-brachial neuralgia (CBN), focusing on pain, cervical range of motion (ROM), functional disability, and psychological state.

A randomized controlled trial was conducted including patients with chronic CBN. They were randomized into two groups: control group received standard rehabilitation, while NM Group received the same treatment with additional NM techniques. Evaluations were conducted pre- and post-treatment, assessing pain, cervical ROM, functional disability and psychological state via the Beck Depression Inventory.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients over 18 years old
• with chronic common CBN

Exclusion Criteria:

• secondary CBN
• prior cervical surgery
• cervical trauma
• recent central or peripheral neurological conditions
• unstable cauda equina lesions,
• untreated tumors or infections.