Immediate effects of thoracic spine self-mobilization in patients with mechanical neck pain: A randomized controlled trial

摘要

Objectives: To investigate the immediate effects of thoracic spine self-mobilization in patients with mechanical neck pain. Study design: Randomized, controlled trial. Background: Thoracic spine self-mobilization is performed after thoracic spine thrust manipulation to augment and maintain its effects. To the best of our knowledge, no study has investigated the effects of thoracic spine self-mobilization alone in individuals with mechanical neck pain. The purpose of this randomized, controlled trial was to evaluate the immediate effects of thoracic spine self-mobilization alone without any other intervention on disability, pain, and cervical range of motion in patients with mechanical neck pain.