MAITLAND JOINT MOBILIZATION AS A TREATMENT OF CHRONIC NECK PAIN

A NARRATIVE REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Abstract

Introduction: Chronic neck pain is a common multifactorial musculoskeletal disorder that can cause disability. The limitations generated by neck pain compromise the individual's biopsychosocial well-being. Among the therapeutic approaches, joint mobilization stands out through the Maitland technique. Objective: To verify the effects of the Maitland technique as a treatment of chronic neck pain. Methodology: This is a narrative review of the literature. The data were taken from studies published in English and Portuguese in the period from 2013 to 2023, in the Pubmed, Pedro, Lilacs, Scielo databases, using the following descriptors in Portuguese: neck pain, neck pain, manual therapy and Maitland, as well as in English: neck pain, neck ache, manual therapy and Maitland. A total of 990 articles were pre-selected and after applying the eligibility criteria, 5 were included. Results and Discussion: The Maitland technique alone or associated with other therapies promotes pain reduction, gains in ROM and improvements in neck disability. Conclusion: Maitland is effective in treating chronic neck pain in adults, promoting symptom improvement.