#43 Do Manual Therapeutic Techniques influence central pain processing mechanisms in people with neck pain?

<p>In this episode, recorded live at the <b>Pain Science in Motion</b> Congress in <b>Brussels</b>, we sit down with manual therapist and researcher <b>Roland Reezigt MSc</b>. This special episode was produced in close collaboration with the Pain in Motion research group.</p><p><br></p><p>Roland dives into the neurobiological mechanisms behind manual therapy, exploring whether hands-on techniques can actually influence how the central nervous system processes pain in individuals suffering from neck pain.</p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ <b>Featured Guest: Roland Reezigt MSc.</b>Manual therapist, lecturer, and researcher affiliated with <b>Hanzehogeschool Groningen</b> and <b>VU Amsterdam</b>.An emerging voice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, dedicated to bridging the gap between clinical manual therapy and advanced pain science.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><b>The Central Question:</b> Roland discusses his research into whether manual therapeutic techniques can directly modulate central pain processing mechanisms in people with neck pain.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><p><br></p><b>Beyond the Joint:</b> Shifting the perspective from purely mechanical explanations of manual therapy toward a neurophysiological and central nervous system-focused approach.</li><li><p><br></p><b>Live from PSiM:</b> Key insights and discussions generated during the Pain Science in Motion Congress in Brussels, highlighting the future of pain research.</li><li><p><b>Clinical Relevance:</b> How clinicians can integrate these insights into daily practice to better understand and treat patients with persistent neck complaints.</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p><b>References</b></p><p>Yarnitsky D. Conditioned pain modulation (the diffuse noxious inhibitory control-like effect): its relevance for acute and chronic pain states. Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology. 2010;23(5):611-615. doi:10.1097/ACO.0b013e32833c348b</p><p><br></p><p>Hermans L, Calders P, Oosterwijck JV, Verschelde E, Bertel E, Meeus M. An overview of offset analgesia and the comparison with conditioned pain modulation: A systematic literature review. Pain physician. 2016;19(6):307-326. doi:10.36076/ppj/2016.19.307</p><p>Ramaswamy S, Wodehouse T. Conditioned pain modulation—A comprehensive review. Neurophysiologie Clinique. Published online December 2020. doi:10.1016/j.neucli.2020.11.002</p><p><br></p><p><b>Physio Global Website:</b> <a href='http://www.physioglobal.nl'>www.physioglobal.nl</a></p><p><b>Contact email information:</b> info@physioglobal.nl</p><p><br></p><p>For the Jingle a special thanks to:Seize the Day en Andrey Rossi. Muziek van #Uppbeat.</p>