scholarly journals The Effects of Cupping Massage in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain - A Randomised Controlled Trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felix J. Saha ◽  
Stefan Schumann ◽  
Holger Cramer ◽  
Claudia Hohmann ◽  
Kyung-Eun Choi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Wait List ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
Public Health Burden

Background: Chronic neck pain is a major public health burden with only limited evidence for the effectiveness of complementary therapies. This study aimed to test the efficacy of cupping massage in patients with neck pain. Patients and Methods: Patients with chronic non-specific neck pain were randomly assigned to cupping massage or a wait list control. The intervention group received 5 cupping massages on a twice-weekly basis while the control patients continued their usual treatments. The primary outcome measure was neck pain intensity (0-100 mm visual analogue scale (VAS)) after 3 weeks. Secondary outcomes included pain on movement, functional disability, health-related quality of life, mechanical detection and pain thresholds and adverse events. Results: 50 patients (52.6 ± 10.3 years, 92% female) were randomised to either cupping massage or a wait list (N = 25 each). Patients in the cupping group reported significantly less neck pain post intervention (difference per protocol -14.3 mm, 95% confidence interval (CI) -27.7 to -1.0, p = 0.037; difference intention-to-treat -10.8 mm, 95% CI -21.5 to -0.1, p = 0.047). Significant group differences in favour of the intervention were further found for pain on movement (p = 0.019) and functional disability (p < 0.001), the quality-of-life subscales pain (p = 0.002) and mental health (p = 0.003) and the mental component summary (p = 0.036). Changes were also found for pressure pain sensitivity at the site of maximal pain (p = 0.022). Five adverse events were reported. Conclusions: Cupping massage appears to be effective in reducing pain and increasing function and quality of life in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain. More rigorous studies are needed to confirm and extend these results.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Remote Exercise Training to an Individual with Chronic Neck Pain: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
Abdurahim Aslıyüce ◽  
◽  
, Özlem Ülger ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Cervical Region ◽  
Spinal Stabilization ◽  
Surgical Nurses

Neck pain is a very common problem that creates a socio-economic burden. One of the most common causes of neck pain is disc herniation and often causes the pain to become chronic. Factors such as poor posture, long working hours, and psychological stress exacerbate the symptoms related to the cervical region. Surgical nurses are also at high risk for neck pain. Also, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many patients, especially healthcare professionals, cannot access physiotherapy and rehabilitation services both due to their busy work and to reduce the risk of contamination. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effectiveness of remote spinal stabilization exercises in a patient with chronic neck pain. Pain, disability, kinesophobia, grip strength, and quality of life of a 26-year-old female patient who was an operating room nurse were evaluated. Architectural features of the muscles were evaluated by ultrasonography. 3 days a week, 5 weeks of distance exercise training was given. As a result, it was observed that pain, kinesiophobia, and disability levels decreased, quality of life and grip strength increased in this case. M. Longus Colli thickness was found to be increased. Also, the patient stated that her symptoms were reduced and she was less tired at work. This study is the first to provide remote exercise training for a surgical nurse with chronic neck pain. It is thought that the results of this study will shed light on more comprehensive studies on surgical nurses.

scholarly journals Efficacy of Dry Needling and Acupuncture in the Treatment of Neck Pain

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amnon A. Berger ◽  
Yao Liu ◽  
Luke Mosel ◽  
Kristin A. Champagne ◽  
Miriam T. Ruoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Job Dissatisfaction ◽  
Computer Work ◽  
Dry Needling ◽  
Invasive Therapy ◽  
Non Invasive

Context: Neck pain is a common phenomenon and affects a large segment of the population. Chronic neck pain, lasting more than 3 months, likely occurs in 10% - 30% of patients with acute neck pain and affects up to 288 million cases globally, carrying a significant cost in terms of quality of life, disability, and healthcare dollars. Here we review neck pain background, acupuncture and the evidence that exist to support acupuncture use in chronic neck pain. Results: Neck pain not only affects quality of life directly, but also contributes to depression, job dissatisfaction and reduced productivity. Unfortunately, neck pain is strongly linked to office and computer work and is likely to continue increasing in prevalence. Traditional treatments, such as analgesics, physical therapy, exercise, and non-invasive therapy bring some relief, and invasive therapy is indicated if anatomical pathologies exist. Acupuncture is a form of integrative medicine, originally described and practiced in traditional Chinese medicine and now expanded to include methods including acupressure, dry needling, and others. Traditionally, it focused on restoring the patient’s flow of Qi by puncturing specific points along the meridians. It has previously been shown to be effective in other forms of chronic pain and disability. Clinical trials studying acupuncture for neck pain have shown significant reduction in both pain and associated symptoms. These therapies are reviewed in this text. Conclusions: Neck pain is a common and significant global problem. Acupuncture, dry needling, and cupping were all shown to be effective in alleviating pain both immediately after treatment, as well as provide long-lasting relief. These treatments are generally safe and inexpensive and should be considered as part of a multimodal approach for the treatment of neck pain. More head-to-head studies will provide better data to support a choice of a specific treatment over another.

The relation between pain extent and quality-of-life, psychological factors and neck function in patients with chronic neck pain

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. e73-e74
Author(s):  
I. Ris ◽  
M. Barbero ◽  
D. Falla ◽  
M. Holst Larsen ◽  
M. Nielsen Kraft ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Neck Function ◽  
Pain Extent

scholarly journals Acupuncture for chronic neck pain with sensitive points: study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. e026904
Author(s):  
Mingsheng Sun ◽  
Guoyan Geng ◽  
Jiao Chen ◽  
Xingsha Ma ◽  
Mingxi Yan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
The Body ◽  
Pain Questionnaire ◽  
Self Rating ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Randomised Controlled

IntroductionChronic neck pain is a challenging condition to treat in clinical practice and has a considerable impact on quality of life and disability. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, acupoints and tender points may become sensitised when the body is in a diseased state. Stimulation of such sensitive points may lead to disease improvement and improved clinical efficacy. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of needling at sensitive acupoints in providing pain relief, improvement of cervical vertebral function and quality of life in patients with chronic neck pain.Methods and analysisThis multicentre, randomised controlled, explanatory and parallel clinical trial will include 716 patients with chronic neck pain. Study participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1:1:1 ratio to four treatment groups: the highly sensitive acupoints group, low/non-sensitive acupoints group, sham acupuncture group and waiting-list control group. The primary outcome will be the change in the visual analogue scale score for neck pain from baseline to 4 weeks. Secondary outcomes will be the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire and McGill pain questionnaire, 12-item Short-Form health survey, Neck Disability Index, changes in the pressure pain threshold, range of cervical motion, Self-Rating Anxiety Scale, Self-Rating Depression Scale and adverse events before treatment, post-treatment, and at 4, 8, 12, 16 and 20 weeks post-treatment. The intention-to-treat approach will be used in the statistical analysis. Group comparisons will be undertaken using χ2tests for categorical characteristics, and analysis of variance for continuous variables to analyse whether acupuncture in the highly sensitive acupoints group achieves better treatment outcomes than in each of the other three groups.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval of this study has been granted by the local Institutional Review Board (ID: 2017 KL-038). The outcomes of the trial will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications.Trial registration numberChiCTR1800016371; Pre-results.

scholarly journals Effect of Combined Bee Venom Acupuncture and NSAID Treatment for Non-Specific Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized, Assessor-Blinded, Pilot Clinical Trial

Toxins ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 436
Author(s):  
Boram Lee ◽  
Byung-Kwan Seo ◽  
O-Jin Kwon ◽  
Dae-Jean Jo ◽  
Jun-Hwan Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Completion Rates ◽  
Pain Disability ◽  
Bee Venom Acupuncture ◽  
Treatment Credibility

This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of a combined treatment of bee venom acupuncture (BVA) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for the treatment of non-specific chronic neck pain (NCNP). Patients with NCNP for ≥3 months were randomly allocated to a BVA, NSAIDs, or combined group (1:1:1), receiving 6 sessions of BVA, loxoprofen (180 mg daily), or a combination, respectively, for 3 weeks. Recruitment, adherence, and completion rates were calculated to assess feasibility. Bothersomeness, pain, disability, quality of life, depressive status, treatment credibility, and adverse events were assessed. In total, 60 participants were enrolled, and 54 completed the trial. Recruitment, adherence, and completion rates were 100%, 95%, and 90%, respectively. Bothersomeness, pain, disability, and depressive symptoms significantly improved in all groups after treatment (p < 0.05). The combined group showed continuous improvement during the follow-up period (p < 0.05). Quality of life was significantly improved (p < 0.05), and treatment credibility was maintained in the BVA and combined groups. No serious adverse events were reported. Combined treatment of BVA and NSAIDs are feasible for the treatment of NCNP, showing high persistence of the effect, credibility, and safety. Additional trials with longer follow-up are needed to confirm this effect.

scholarly journals Adding a smartphone app to global postural re-education to improve neck pain, posture, quality of life, and endurance in people with nonspecific neck pain: a randomized controlled trial

Trials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Abadiyan ◽  
Malihe Hadadnezhad ◽  
Zohre Khosrokiani ◽  
Amir Letafatkar ◽  
Haniyeh Akhshik
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire

Abstract Background In this study, the effect of adding a smartphone app to an 8-week global postural reeducation (GPR) on neck pain, endurance, quality of life, and forward head posture (FHP) in patients with chronic neck pain and FHP was evaluated. Methods Sixty male and female office workers (38.5 ± 9.1 years) with chronic neck pain were randomly assigned into three groups: group 1 (GPR+ a smartphone app, n = 20), group 2 (GPR alone, n = 20), and group 3 (the control group, n = 20). The primary outcome was pain and the secondary outcomes were disability, quality of life, endurance, and posture. Pain, disability, endurance, quality of life, and posture were evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS), neck disability index (NDI), progressive iso-inertial lifting evaluation (PILE) test, quality of life questionnaire (SF-36), and photogrammetry, respectively, at pre-and post-8-week interventions. A one-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) has been conducted to statistically analyze the data. Results The GPR+ a smartphone app had statistically significant improvements versus GPR alone in pain (mean difference, − 2.05 ± 0.65, ES (95% CI) − 0.50 (− 1.04 to − 0.01), P = 0.04), disability (difference = 11.5 ± 1.2, ES (95% CI) = 0.31 (0.22 to 0.97), p = 0.033), FHP (difference = 1.6 ± 0.2, ES (95% CI) = 0.31 (0.09 to 0.92), p = 0.047), and endurance (difference = 2 ± 3.3, ES (95% CI) = 0.51 (0.02 to 1.03), p = 0.039). Both of the GPR+ a smartphone app and GPR alone groups had statistically significant differences versus the control group in all outcomes. Conclusion When a workplace assessment and management could not be as part of any intervention, adding a smartphone app to GPR for NP may be an appropriate tool to administer a home and work exercise program resulting in elevating pain and disability, as well as improving FHP and endurance. Trial registration Current Controlled Trials using the UMIN-RCT website UMIN000039720. Retrospectively registered on January 9, 2020.

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