Cervical radiculopathy (CR) is usually happened regularly and a common neuromusculoskeletal disorder causing pain in neck radiating to upper extremity, functional disability and associated with neurological signs and symptoms. Objective: To detect the effects of active versus passive treatment in subjects diagnosed with CR. Methods: A randomized comparative clinical study was applied on forty-two patients with acute unilateral CR and divided into two groups; active group (A, n=21) who received manual therapy, manual traction, and exercises of three supervised sessions weekly for 4 successive weeks in addition to daily home exercises. Passive group (B, n=21) who received collar, rest, patient education and correction. Outcomes: For neck and arm pain using numerical pain rating scale (NPRS), for functional disorders using neck disability index (NDI). Each measure was evaluated at baseline and post-treatment, independent t-test has been used for differences between groups, and paired t-test for intragroup differences. Results: Both groups showed statistically improvement in NPRS and NDI, and statistically differences between groups during rest and movement with favor to group (A), except arm pain during motion no significant difference. Conclusion: Both treatment modalities were effective in treatment of CR, active physical therapy is superior to passive one after 4 weeks of treatment