Effect of Neural Mobilisation Versus Dry Needling on Pain, Functional Disability, Range of Motion and Quality of Life on Cervical Radiculopathy-A Randomized Clinical Trial

The dysfunction of a cervical spine nerve root is known as cervical radiculopathy. It is typically caused  by a cervical disc herniation, spondylotic spur, cervical osteophyte, or other space-occupying lesion. This can induce inflammation or impingement of the nerve root, or both. Nerve gliding exercises are a series of movements performed on the upper or lower limb to lengthen nerves.(5)  Because of their quick pain relief, neurodynamic mobilisation methods (NMTs) are recommended in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy. Dry needling (DN) is a  needle insertion technique using a fine, solid needle without anesthetic or injection. The needle is inserted subcutaneously. DN differs from acupuncture, which employs the concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine but applies a solid filiform needle.Neural mobilization and dry needling have been studied independently and have shown positive results. There is a dearth in literature regarding the comparative effects of these two interventions.

group 1 is neural mobilisation. group 2 is dry needling. treatment will be given for 3 days/ week for 2 weeks.