Immediate positive treatment effect of cervical manipulation in patients with neck pain
89% chance of success with a cervical manipulation if 4 of the 6 criteria are met:
Initial scores on Neck Disability Index < 11.50
Bilateral involvement pattern
Not performing sedentary work > 5 hours/day
Feeling better while moving the neck
Does not feel worse while extending neck
Diagnosis of spondylosis without radiculopathy
Resources
Tseng YL, Want WT, Chen WY, et al. Predictors for the immediate responders to cervical manipulation in patients with neck pain. Man Ther, 2006;11(4):306-315.