Effect of Mechanical Traction in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain

Brief Summary

This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of mechanical traction on pain, disability, cervical range of motion, sleep quality and insomnia in patients with chronic neck pain. Forty four female patients with chronic neck pain will participate in this study. The patients will be diagnosed as having chronic neck pain based on careful clinical examination by neurologist. Patients in this study will be randomly divided into two equal groups: Group (A): Patients in this group will receive mechanical traction for 20 minutes in addition to conventional physical therapy. Group (B): Patients in this group will receive conventional physical therapy only. The treatment will be conducted over six weeks, three days per week.