MANUAL THERAPY ON PAIN, DISABILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE

The aim of this study is to investigate whether conventional physical therapy combined with manual therapy reduces pain and maintains life support in individuals with chronic mechanical neck pain, compared to conventional physical therapy alone. The study plans to evaluate the combined benefits of both treatment methods and manual therapy. Pain, quality of life, range of motion, and neck injuries will be assessed in the participants. The treatment protocol will be administered twice a week, for a total of 10 sessions over a 5-week period.

Inclusion Criteria: * • Being between 18-65 years of age * Having neck pain that has lasted for at least three months * Having a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score of at least 3 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients not aged 18-60 years * Pregnant women or those suspected of being pregnant * Individuals with acute inflammatory diseases * Individuals with neurological deficits * Individuals with a positive vertebrobasilar artery test * Individuals with advanced osteoporosis * Individuals who have undergone spinal surgery * Individuals who have received an injection in the cervical region within the last 3 months * Individuals with any neurological or psychiatric disorders