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Massage for Mechanical Neck Disorders
Patel et al (2012)
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Overview of the studyObjectives To assess the effects of massage on pain, neck-related function, disability, patient satisfaction and global perceived effect in adults with mechanical neck disorders Methods Evidence current up to 4 February 2012
Participants: Adults suffering from acute, sub-acute, or chronic neck
disorders*
Interventions: Massage
Outcomes:
Primary: Pain relief, neck-related disability and functionSecondary: Patient satisfaction, quality of life, global perceived effect, adverse events, cost
*neck pain with/without radiculopathy, including non-specific neck pain of unidentified etiology, whiplash associated disorders, neck pain associated with myofascial pain syndrome, neck pain with degenerative change, and cervicogenic headache
Slide315 trials (810 participants)
Results & Conclusions
Interventions
Evidence
Quality
of evidence
Massage
Uncertain whether massage is
more effective than
sham therapy or no treatment for pain
;
certain techniques may be more effective than control/sham in improving function and tenderness.
Very lowNo differences compared to acupuncture or manual therapy on pain and function at short-termVery lowMore effective than education on pain relief at short-term but not at intermediate and long term. No differences on function and quality of lifeVery low - Low No differences between different types of massage on pain at short-termVery Low
Adverse events: most trials did not report events or events were transient and minimalThe effectiveness of massage for neck pain remains uncertain
Massage for mechanical neck disorders
Patel
et al
(2013)