# Optimizing Pain Relief and Range of Motion in Unilateral Cervical Radiculopathy: A Study on Neural Tissue Mobilization and Cervical Stabilization Exercises

## TL;DR

This study found that combining neural mobilization with cervical stabilization exercises improves pain and mobility in patients with cervical radiculopathy.

## Contribution

The novel contribution is demonstrating the effectiveness of combining neural mobilization with stabilization exercises for cervical radiculopathy.

## Key findings

- The experimental group showed significant pain reduction as measured by the VAS.
- Cervical range of motion improved significantly in the experimental group.
- Functional status improved more in the experimental group compared to conventional treatment.

## Abstract

Background

This study aimed to analyze the combined effect of neural mobilization along with cervical stabilization exercises on pain and cervical range of motion in unilateral cervical radiculopathy patients.

Methodology

A total of 30 patients aged 30-45 years with unilateral cervical radiculopathy were randomly divided into the following two groups: experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15). The experimental group received neural mobilization along with cervical stabilization exercises, while the control group received conventional treatment. Outcome measures included pain intensity measured on a visual analog scale (VAS), functional status of the neck measured by the Neck Disability Index (NDI), and cervical range of motion measured by a goniometer. All measures were taken before treatment, after treatment, and at the one-week follow-up.

Results

The results showed statistically significant positive improvements in VAS, NDI score, and cervical range of motion in unilateral cervical radiculopathy subjects of the experimental group.

Conclusions

Neural mobilization combined with cervical stabilization exercises led to significant improvements in pain, functional status, and cervical range of motion in patients with unilateral cervical radiculopathy compared to conventional treatment.