Efficacy of Dry Needling and Acupuncture in the Treatment of Neck Pain.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Neck pain is a common phenomenon and affects a large segment of the population. Chronic neck pain, lasting more than 3 months, likely occurs in 10% - 30% of patients with acute neck pain and affects up to 288 million cases globally, carrying a significant cost in terms of quality of life, disability, and healthcare dollars. Here we review neck pain background, acupuncture and the evidence that exist to support acupuncture use in chronic neck pain.

Results

Neck pain not only affects quality of life directly, but also contributes to depression, job dissatisfaction and reduced productivity. Unfortunately, neck pain is strongly linked to office and computer work and is likely to continue increasing in prevalence. Traditional treatments, such as analgesics, physical thera

SUBMITTER: Berger AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8314077 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature