Cervical Spine & Neck Pain

Can the Neck Contribute to Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms? A Prospective Descriptive Case Series

Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2019 Volume:0 Issue:0 Pages:1–31 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8547 Study Design Prospective case series. Background Persistent post-concussion symptoms can arise from a range of sources, including the neck. There is little description of neck assessment findings in people with persistent post-concussion symptoms. Objectives To assess people with persistent symptoms following […]

Evaluation and Management of Neck and Back Pain – Full Text Article

Semin Neurol. 2019;39(1):41-52. John W. Martel, MD, PhD, FACEP; Samuel B. Potter, MD Abstract Neck and back pain are common reasons for seeking evaluation and treatment in the emergency department. Within both systems there exist several time-sensitive diagnoses that the emergency provider should be familiar with in order to prevent significant morbidity and mortality. In […]

An evaluation of the effectiveness of acupuncture with seven acupoint-penetrating needles on cervical spondylosis – Full Text Article

J Pain Res. 2019; 12: 1441–1445. Published online 2019 May 7. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S199798 PMCID: PMC6511242 PMID: 31123418 Chun-Lei Gu Abstract Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture with seven acupoint-penetrating needles on patients with cervical spondylosis. Patients and methods: Sixty patients with cervical spondylosis were grouped using computer-generated random numbers. Group A (n=30) received […]

Exposure to a motor vehicle collision and the risk of future neck pain: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Nolet, P. S., Emary, P. C., Kristman, V. L., Murnaghan, K. , Zeegers, M. P. and Freeman, M. D. (2019), Exposure to a motor vehicle collision and the risk of future neck pain: a systematic review and meta‐analysis.. PM&R: The Journal of Injury, Function and Rehabilitation. Accepted Author Manuscript. doi:10.1002/pmrj.12173 ABSTRACT Objective To summarize the […]

Immediate and Short Term Effects of Thoracic Spine Manipulation in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2019 Volume:0 Issue:0 Pages:1–36 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8150 Study Design Multicenter randomized controlled trial. Background Thoracic spine thrust manipulation has been shown to improve patient-rated outcomes for individuals with neck pain. However, there is limited evidence for effectiveness in patients with cervical radiculopathy (CRAD). Objectives To compare the immediate […]

Manipulation and Mobilization for Treating Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis for an Appropriateness Panel.

Pain Physician. 2019 Mar;22(2):E55-E70. Coulter ID. Abstract BACKGROUND: Mobilization and manipulation therapies are widely used by patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain; however, questions remain around efficacy, dosing, and safety, as well as how these approaches compare to other therapies. OBJECTIVES: Based on published trials, to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of various mobilization […]

Insomnia and Chronic Pain

~ Study investigates role of psychiatric disorders in sleep-pain relationship by Judy George, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 12, 2019 DENVER — The presence of a psychiatric disorder did not appear to influence relationships between pain and sleep, researchers reported here. Sleep and pain were significantly correlated and their association was similar regardless of whether […]

Effects of active versus passive upper extremity neural mobilization combined with mechanical traction and mobilization in females with cervical radiculopathy: A randomized controlled trial.

J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2019 Jan 11. doi: 10.3233/BMR-170887. [Epub ahead of print] Ayub A, Osama M, Ahmad S. Abstract BACKGROUND: Neural mobilization is an effective technique in the management of cervical radiculopathy (CR). However, the difference between active versus passive upper extremity (UE) neural mobilization techniques in the management of cervical radiculopathy is not […]

Inciting Events Associated with Cervical Radiculopathy.

PM R. 2019 Jan 25. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.12089. [Epub ahead of print] Rainville J Abstract BACKGROUND: Cervical radiculopathy (CR) is a clinical diagnosis defined as a combination of neck, shoulder and arm pain, often accompanied by sensory and motor symptoms. CR is often caused by degenerative spine pathology associated with impingement of a cervical nerve root, […]

The Head Down Generation: Musculoskeletal Symptoms and the Use of Smartphones Among Young University Students

Glaukus Regiani Bueno Telemedicine and e-Health Published Online:24 Jan 2019https://doi.org/10.1089/tmj.2018.0231 Abstract Background: Smartphones offer a variety of mobile applications for diverse purposes and access to services that contribute to an increased time of interaction with the device, influencing the users’ health and behavior. Introduction:The time of interaction with smartphones is more intense with the younger […]

Manipulation techniques for infant torticollis

Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2018 Dec 19; 138 (1). doi: 10.4045 / tidsskr.17.1031. Print 2019 Jan 15. [Article in English, Norwegian] Brurberg KG , Dahm KT , Kirkehei In . BACKGROUND: Practitioners in including chiropractic, physiotherapy, manual therapy and osteopathy recommend manipulation techniques to treat neck asymmetry in infants. This article summarizes research that evaluates such […]

Intervertebral kinematics of the cervical spine before, during, and after high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation

The Spine Journal Volume 18, Issue 12, December 2018, Pages 2333-2342 William J.Anderst PhD Abstract Background context Neck pain is one of the most commonly reported symptoms in primary care settings, and a major contributor to health-care costs. Cervical manipulation is a common and clinically effective intervention for neck pain. However, the in vivo biomechanics […]

Opioid use following cervical spine surgery: trends and factors associated with long-term use

The Spine Journal Volume 18, Issue 11, November 2018, Pages 1974-1981 The Spine Journal Clinical Study Andrew J.Pugely MD Abstract Background Context Limited or no data exist evaluating risk factors associated with prolonged opioid use following cervical arthrodesis. Purpose The objectives of this study were to assess trends in postoperative narcotic use among preoperative opioid […]

Neck pain: is it part of a migraine attack or a trigger before a migraine attack?

Acta Neurologica Belgica pp 1–5 | Gökhan Özer Necla Benlier Original Article First Online: 03 November 2018 Abstract Background A migraine is a primary headache disorder characterized by recurrent headaches that are moderate to severe. Neck pain may actually be the most common migraine symptom despite the fact that it is rarely listed among usual symptoms such as […]

Association of Arrhythmia in Patients with Cervical Spondylosis: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study – Full Text Article

Open Access J. Clin. Med. 2018, 7(9), 236; doi:10.3390/jcm7090236 Shih-Yi Lin Abstract: Background: Sympathetic activity, including cervical ganglia, is involved in the development of cardiac arrhythmias. Objective: The present study investigated the association between cervical spondylosis and arrhythmia, which has never been reported before. Methods: Patients newly diagnosed with cervical spondylosis (CS) with an index […]

Effectiveness of the Pilates Method in the Treatment of Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

APM&R September 2018 Volume 99, Issue 9, Pages 1740–1746 Luciana de Araujo Cazotti, PE, MsC Abstract Objective To assess the effectiveness of the Pilates method on pain, function, quality of life, and consumption of pain medication in patients with mechanical neck pain. Design The design was a randomized controlled trial, with a blinded assessor and intention-to-treat analysis. […]

Characteristics of Chiropractic Patients Being Treated for Chronic Low Back and Neck Pain – Full Text Article

JMPT July–August, 2018Volume 41, Issue 6, Pages 445–455 Patricia M. Herman, ND, PhD Abstract Objectives Chronic low back pain (CLBP) and chronic neck pain (CNP) are the most common types of chronic pain, and chiropractic spinal manipulation is a common nonpharmacologic treatment. This study presents the characteristics of a large United States sample of chiropractic […]

Twenty-year Longitudinal Follow-up MRI Study of Asymptomatic Volunteers: The Impact of Cervical Alignment on Disk Degeneration

Clinical Spine Surgery. Publish Ahead of Print():, AUG 2018 DOI: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000000706 , PMID: 30102637 Issn Print: 2380-0186 Publication Date: 2018/08/10 Eijiro Okada; Kenshi Daimon; Hirokazu Fujiwara; Yuji Nishiwaki; Kenya Nojiri; Masahiko Watanabe; Hiroyuki Katoh; Kentaro Shimizu; Hiroko Ishihama; Nobuyuki Fujita; Takashi Tsuji; Masaya Nakamura; Morio Matsumoto; Kota Watanabe Abstract Study Design: A 20-year longitudinal study. […]

Postoperative Changes in Moderate to Severe Nonspecific Low Back Pain After Cervical Myelopathy Surgery

World Neurosurgery Publication History Published online: May 09, 2018 Accepted: April 30, 2018 Received: February 5, 2018 Highlights Cervical myelopathy patients sometimes have nonspecific low back pain (msLBP). Awareness of postoperative changes in msLBP may be helpful in consultation. MsLBP was improved in approximately 50% of patients after cervical myelopathy surgery. MsLBP symptoms fluctuated in […]

Comparative Effectiveness of Usual Care With or Without Chiropractic Care in Patients with Recurrent Musculoskeletal Back and Neck Pain

Journal of General Internal Medicine Charles Elder pp 1–9 | Cite as Cite this article as: Elder, C., DeBar, L., Ritenbaugh, C. et al. J GEN INTERN MED (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-018-4539-y Abstract Background Chiropractic care is a popular alternative for back and neck pain, with efficacy comparable to usual care in randomized trials. However, the effectiveness […]