Clinical effects of High - Power LASER and Joints Manipulation in Cervical Radiculopathy

Abstract

Background and History: The history of cervical radiculopathy is largely unknown. The most common causes of cervical radiculopathy are herniated discs and cervical spondylosis. The purpose of this review is to demonstrate the effects of high-power laser and joint manipulation on cervical radiculopathy.

Methodology- The search for the many relevant journals was carried out by referring to many databases: PubMed, PubMed Central (PMC), and Google Scholar. The main emphasis was given to RCTs and systemic reviews to examine the role of physiotherapeutic intervention on cervical radiculopathy survivors.

Discussion- Many research papers and articles were randomly studied while conducting this review, and conclusions were recorded based on these studies.

Conclusion- This study suggests that high-power laser therapy and joint manipulation both have a positive clinical effect on cervical radiculopathy. High-power laser therapy may help to reduce inflammation and promote tissue healing, while joint manipulation aims to improve joint mobility and reduce pain. No study has been found that shows the combined effect of HILT and joint manipulation, but there is one study that shows that both low-level laser therapy and the Mulligan manipulation technique have positive results.