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Neck Pain (Cervicalgia) Summary

Description: Discomfort or more intense forms of pain that are localized to the cervical region. This term generally refers to pain in the posterior or lateral regions of the neck.

Also Known As: Cervicalgia; Neck Ache; Anterior Cervical Pain; Anterior Neck Pain; Cervicodynia Show All >>

Networked: 1062 relevant articles (167 outcomes, 211 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Neck Pain

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. salicylhydroxamic acid (SHAM) : 6 outcomes 11 studies in 23 results : IBA
  2. Steroids : 6 outcomes 2 studies in 10 results : IBA
  3. Lidocaine (Xylocaine) : 4 outcomes 3 studies in 8 results : FDA 168 Generic
  4. Methylprednisolone : 3 outcomes 1 study in 3 results : FDA 18 Generic
  5. Capsaicin (Zostrix) : 2 outcomes 3 studies in 5 results : FDA 1
  6. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (NSAIDs) : 2 outcomes 2 studies in 13 results : IBA
  7. Plastics : 2 outcomes in 4 results : IBA
  8. Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) : 2 outcomes in 3 results : FDA 80 Generic
  9. Carbon Monoxide : 1 outcome 3 studies in 13 results : IBA
  10. Carbon Dioxide : 1 outcome 2 studies in 3 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Neck Pain

  1. Pain (Aches)
  2. Low Back Pain (Lumbago)
  3. Headache (Headaches)
  4. Radiculopathy (Radiculopathy, Cervical)
  5. Spinal Stenosis (Stenosis, Spinal)
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Key Therapies for Neck Pain

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  1. Spinal Manipulation : 22 outcomes 25 studies in 98 results
  2. Musculoskeletal Manipulations (Manipulative Therapy) : 15 outcomes 30 studies in 113 results
  3. Massage (Reflexology) : 9 outcomes 17 studies in 41 results
  4. Traction : 7 outcomes 9 studies in 36 results
  5. Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) : 7 outcomes 9 studies in 18 results
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