Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Stabilization Exercises on the Range of Motion, Function, and Muscle Tension in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the effects of cervical stabilization exercises following extracorporeal shockwave therapy on the cervical range of motion, function, and muscle tone in subjects with chronic neck pain.METHODS: Thirty-six adults with chronic neck pain were randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group performed only neck stabilization exercises, and the other group was given extracorporeal shockwave therapy and performed neck stabilization exercises.The subjects received 12 interventions over 6 weeks.The neck range of motion,