Comparison of three different exercise trainings in patients with chronic neck pain: a randomized controlled study

Comparison of three different exercise trainings in patients with chronic neck pain: a randomized controlled study

Neck pain is a common problem in the general population and second only to low back pain in musculoskeletal problems. The aim of this study is to compare three different types of exercise training in patients with chronic neck pain. This study was conducted on 45 patients with neck pain. Patients we...

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Published in:The Korean journal of pain Vol. 36; no. 2; pp. 242 - 252
Main Authors: Gumuscu, Besta Hazal, Kisa, Eylul Pinar, Kara Kaya, Begum, Muammer, Rasmi
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Korea (South) The Korean Pain Society 01-04-2023
Subjects:
Clinical s
Cervical Vertebrae
Exercise
Proprioception
Articular
Muscle
Pain Measurement
Skeletal
Neck Pain
Posture
Range of Motion
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Summary:Neck pain is a common problem in the general population and second only to low back pain in musculoskeletal problems. The aim of this study is to compare three different types of exercise training in patients with chronic neck pain. This study was conducted on 45 patients with neck pain. Patients were divided into 3 groups: Group 1 (conventional treatment), Group 2 (conventional treatment plus deep cervical flexor training), and Group 3 (conventional treatment plus stabilization of the neck and core region). The exercise programs were applied for four weeks, three days a week. The demographic data, pain intensity (verbal numeric pain scale), posture (Reedco's posture scale), cervical range of motion ([ROM] goniometer), and disability (Neck Disability Index [NDI]) were evaluated. In all groups, a significant improvement was found in terms of pain, posture, ROM, and NDI values in all groups ( < 0.001). Between the groups, analyses showed that the pain and posture improved more in Group 3, while the ROM and NDI improved more in Group 2. In addition to conventional treatment, applying core stabilization exercises or deep cervical flexor muscle training to patients with neck pain may be more effective in reducing pain and disability and increasing ROM than conventional treatment alone.
Bibliography:Handling Editor: Joon-Ho Lee
ISSN:2005-9159
2093-0569
DOI:10.3344/kjp.22371