Dry Needling for Patients With Neck Pain

Dry Needling targeting the posterior musculature of the cervical and thoracic spine.

Sham Dry Needling performed with Park sham acupuncture needles (Acuprime, UK) will be used to perform sham dry-needling. The device consists of 2 plastic tubes that slide into one another and cause a pricking sensation when pushed against the skin.

Manual Therapy(mobilization/ manipulation) to address joint mobility of the cervical and thoracic spine.

Exercise designed to improve performance of both the deep neck flexor musculature as well as the scapular musculature. The exercise portion will also include a stretching program targeting the cervicothoracic muscles which have been placed in a shortened position as a result of poor postures.