Tag: neck pain

The Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Pain Intensity and Neck Disability for Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome in the Neck and Shoulder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

This 2021 meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in treating myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) of the neck and shoulder. Analyzing 11 randomized controlled trials, the study found that ESWT significantly improved pain intensity (SMD = 0.67; 95% CI: 0.11 to 1.23; P = 0.02) and pressure

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Intramuscular paravertebral oxygen-ozone therapy for chronic neck pain and low back pain: evaluation of 6-month clinical outcomes

This study evaluates the effects of oxygen-ozone therapy for chronic neck and low back pain, using intramuscular paravertebral injections over a 6-month period. It found significant improvements in pain reduction, disability, and quality of life, with a reduction in analgesic drug consumption. The therapy was safe and minimally invasive, offering

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