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Manipulation for chronic neck pain. A double-blind controlled study.

P R Sloop, D S Smith, E Goldenberg

    Spine
    |November 1, 1982
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    A single cervical spine manipulation did not show significant pain relief for neck pain patients compared to controls. Further research is needed to establish the value of spinal manipulation for neck pain.

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Neurology
    • Pain Management

    Background:

    • Cervical spondylosis and nonspecific neck pain are common conditions.
    • Spinal manipulation is a frequently used treatment for neck pain.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a single cervical spine manipulation for symptomatic cervical spondylosis and nonspecific neck pain.
    • To investigate factors influencing treatment outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • A randomized, double-blind study involving 39 patients with neck pain.
    • Patients received either diazepam with cervical manipulation or diazepam alone (control).
    • Outcomes were assessed using patient statements and visual analog scales for pain and activity.

    Main Results:

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    • No significant differences in pain or activity levels were found between the manipulation and control groups.
    • Patient-reported outcomes and visual analog scales showed no statistically significant improvement with manipulation.
    • Diffuse local tenderness correlated with higher post-treatment pain scores.

    Conclusions:

    • The effectiveness of a single cervical spine manipulation for neck pain remains unestablished.
    • Further research is required to determine the indications for spinal manipulation.
    • The study highlights the utility of intravenous diazepam for enabling double-blind research designs in this field.