BACKGROUND: This study aimed to analyze the combined effect of neural mobilization along with cervical stabilization exercises on pain and cervical range of motion in unilateral cervical radiculopathy patients. METHODOLOGY: A total of 30 patients aged 30 to 45 years with unilateral cervical radiculopathy were randomly divided into the following two groups: experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15). The experimental group received neural mobilization along with cervical stabilization exercises, while the control group received conventional treatment. Outcome measures included pain intensity measured on a visual analog scale (VAS), functional status of the neck measured by the Neck Disability Index (NDI), and cervical range of motion measured by a goniometer. All measures were taken before treatment, after treatment, and at the one-week follow-up. RESULTS: The results showed statistically significant positive improvements in VAS, NDI score, and cervical range of motion in unilateral cervical radiculopathy subjects of the experimental group. CONCLUSIONS: Neural mobilization combined with cervical stabilization exercises led to significant improvements in pain, functional status, and cervical range of motion in patients with unilateral cervical radiculopathy compared to conventional treatment.

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