Tension neck syndrome treated by acupuncture combined with physiotherapy: a comparative clinical trial (pilot study).

Objective: To evaluate the effect of acupuncture combined with physiotherapy in comparison with acupuncture and physiotherapy performed alone in different parameters; pain intensity, muscle tension, functional disability and muscle strength in the treatment of tension neck syndrome (TNS).

Design: A prospective, comparative clinical trial.

Setting: Acupuncture and Rehabilitation Department.