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Filter by:In Spain cervical pain affects practically 20% of the population annually, while globally it is estimated that between 22% and 77% of the population will suffer cervical pain at some point in their life. Prevalence increases with age, and is more common in women than in men (1.6: 1). Although the natural evolution of cervical pain tends to improve, the rates of recurrence and chronicity are high. And therefore it becomes an anatomical region of interest in relation to the assessment of the effectiveness and / or effectiveness of the osteopathic therapeutic approach. Different studies prove the efficacy of various manual therapy techniques applied on the cervical and / or upper dorsal region, suggesting significant positive changes in cervical pain and mobility levels in patients with nonspecific cervical pain. It is necessary to bear in mind that the reality of the osteopathic approach to the patient is not limited to the use of a single technique, but that the treatment is formed from a set of them. The ultimate goal is to restore mobility and functionality to a specific region, especially taking into account the concepts of individuality and holism. A pragmatic experimental comparative trial with three branches of study (osteopathic treatment with 2 different dosages versus active muscle exercise) is proposed.