Effect of Mechanical Traction in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain

Effect of Mechanical Traction on Functional Outcome and Sleep Quality in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain

This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of mechanical traction on pain, disability, cervical range of motion, sleep quality and insomnia in patients with chronic neck pain. Forty four female patients with chronic neck pain will participate in this study. The patients will be diagnosed as having chronic neck pain based on careful clinical examination by neurologist. Patients in this study will be randomly divided into two equal groups:

Group (A): Patients in this group will receive mechanical traction for 20 minutes in addition to conventional physical therapy.

Group (B): Patients in this group will receive conventional physical therapy only. The treatment will be conducted over six weeks, three days per week.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female Patients with chronic neck pain.
• The age of patients will be ranged from 30-45 years old.
• Duration of pain will be more than six months.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Other neurological disorders causing sleep disorders as stroke and multiple sclerosis.
• Pregnancy.
• History of cervical spine surgery.
• Psychological disorders such as severe depression or anxiety.
• Active infection or malignancy in the cervical spine.
• Body mass index more than 30kg/m2.
• Diabetic or peripheral neuropathy.
• Severe myelopathy