TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN IN PERSONS WITH CERVICAL SYNDROME: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Petkovska, Daniela and Zivkovic, Vujica (2025) TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN IN PERSONS WITH CERVICAL SYNDROME: A LITERATURE REVIEW. Horizons - International Scientific Journal, 1 (1). pp. 116-128. ISSN 1857-9884

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Abstract

Cervical syndrome, characterized by chronic neck pain and functional impairments affects quality
of life. This review aimed to assess the determinants of quality of life and the effects of physical
treatments in managing chronic neck pain. A systematic review was conducted using PubMed,
MEDLINE and Elsevier databases, selecting studies published between 2010 and 2023 based on
the PICOS criteria. The methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated with
Cochrane risk of bias tool and the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Twenty-nine studies analyzing
interventions such as stabilization exercises, McKenzie techniques, Pilates and Feldenkrais
methods were reviewed in this study. The results indicated that physical treatments reduced pain
intensity and improved quality of life, with combined physical and psychological therapies seeking
superior outcomes. However, considerable heterogeneity was observed in pain reduction (I² =
65%) and quality-of-life improvement (I² = 72%), and methodological limitations were noted,
especially regarding blinding and comparability. This review focus on the effects of physical
treatments for chronic neck pain while accenting the need for standardized protocols and
integrated therapeutic approaches to improve patient outcomes.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Medical and Health Sciences > Health sciences
Divisions:	Higher Medical School
Depositing User:	MSc Daniela Petkovska
Date Deposited:	17 Mar 2025 12:49
Last Modified:	17 Mar 2025 12:49
URI:	https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/id/eprint/10818

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