Manual therapy, mobilisation and acupuncture are better choices for managing most common neck pain than many current practices, a seven-year study finds.
Researchers conclude that neck collars and ultrasound are not recommended. Corticosteroid injections and surgery should only be considered if there is associated pain, weakness or numbness in the arm, fracture or serious disease.
Reference: pubmed.
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