The Clinical journal of pain
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Naprapathic manual therapy or evidence-based care for back and neck pain: a randomized, controlled trial.
To compare naprapathic manual therapy with evidence-based care for back or neck pain regarding pain, disability, and perceived recovery. Naprapathy that is common in the Nordic countries and in some states in the United States is characterized by manual manipulations with a focus on soft and connective tissues, aiming to decrease pain and disability in the musculoskeletal system. ⋯ This trial suggests that combined manual therapy, like naprapathy, might be an alternative to consider for back and neck pain patients.