Background: Radiating neck pain is one of the major symptoms of cervical radiculopathy (CR). Objective: This study compared the effects of cervical traction (CT) and transverse oscillatory pressure (TOP) in management of CR. Methods: Seventy-five participants with unilateral radiating neck pain were randomly allocated into three groups, 25 (14 males, 11 females) for CT, 25 (15 males and 10 females) for TOP and 25 (11 males and 14 females) control (Cnt) group. All participants received massage, cryotherapy and active exercises three times in a week for six weeks. CT was administered to CT group, TOP to TOP group while the third group served as control. Pain intensity (PI) and neck functional disability (NFD) were assessed pretreatment, 3rd and 6th week of intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: There was a significant reduction in PI and NFD between pretreatment and 6th week in all the groups ([Formula: see text]). The effect size of PI ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]) and disability index ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]) in CT group were significantly lower than that of TOP group at 3rd week. PI of TOP was significantly ([Formula: see text]) lower than that of CT and Cnt groups at the 6th week. Conclusion: TOP reduces the PI and disability of patients with CR faster compared to CT.

Background: Cervical radiculopathy is an important subgroup of neck disorders causing severe pain and disability. Objectives: The study assessed the effect of transverse oscillatory pressure (TOP) on pain intensity and functional disability of patients with cervical radiculopathy. Methods: Twenty-six individuals with unilateral radiating neck pain were randomly allocated into Group A (8 males and 5 females) and Group B (6 males and 7 females). Participants in the two groups received kneading massage, cryotherapy, and active isometric exercises to the posterior paraspinal muscles, trapezuis, and sternomastoid muscles. TOP was administered to Group A, whereas Group B served as control. Treatment was applied three times per week for 4 weeks, making 12 treatment sessions for each participant. Visual analogue scale and Neck Disability Index were used to assess pain intensity and neck disability, respectively, at baseline, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks. Data were analysed using repeated-measures analysis of variance. Results: There was a significant improvement in pain intensity and neck functional disability of patients between baseline, 2 nd week, and 4 th week of treatment sessions in Groups A and B ( p < 0.05). There was a significant reduction in pain intensity in Group A ( f = 7.08, p < 0.05) at the 2 nd week and 4 th week compared with Group B. Conclusion: It can be concluded that TOP reduces pain faster in patients with cervical radiculopathy.

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Both exercises are effective but proprioceptive exercises may be more effective in the management of patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) than isometric exercises.

Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal pain (WRMSP) among academic (71.7%) was higher than non-academic (63.0%) in OAU with neck pain been the commonest followed by low back pain. Occurrence and duration of pain had positive influence on pain intensity of members.