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Rotation-traction manipulation versus cervical traction for axial neck pain caused by cervical degenerative disc disease: a multicenter randomized controlled trial.

PubMed / Libyan J Med · 2026-07-17 · By Yang Y, Wang P, Feng M, et al. · The Libyan journal of medicine

This multicenter randomized controlled trial compared rotation-traction manipulation against cervical traction for treating axial neck pain stemming from cervical degenerative disc disease. The study evaluated the relative effectiveness of these two interventions, providing clinical evidence relevant to manual therapy and conservative management decisions. Findings from this RCT may inform physical therapists choosing between manipulation-based and traction-based approaches for this patient population.

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