Manual physical therapy for neck disorders: an umbrella review

Introduction Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder, with a prevalence rate (age-standardized) of 27.0 per 1000 in 2019. Approximately 50–85% of individuals with acute neck pain do not experience complete resolution of symptoms, experiencing chronic pain. Manual therapy is a widely employed treatment approach for nonspecific neck pain (NSNP), cervical radiculopathy (CR) and cervicogenic headaches (CGH). This umbrella review synthesized systematic reviews examining manual physical therapy for individuals with cervical disorders.