scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Remote Exercise Training to an Individual with Chronic Neck Pain: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
Abdurahim Aslıyüce ◽  
◽  
, Özlem Ülger ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Cervical Region ◽  
Spinal Stabilization ◽  
Surgical Nurses

Neck pain is a very common problem that creates a socio-economic burden. One of the most common causes of neck pain is disc herniation and often causes the pain to become chronic. Factors such as poor posture, long working hours, and psychological stress exacerbate the symptoms related to the cervical region. Surgical nurses are also at high risk for neck pain. Also, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many patients, especially healthcare professionals, cannot access physiotherapy and rehabilitation services both due to their busy work and to reduce the risk of contamination. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effectiveness of remote spinal stabilization exercises in a patient with chronic neck pain. Pain, disability, kinesophobia, grip strength, and quality of life of a 26-year-old female patient who was an operating room nurse were evaluated. Architectural features of the muscles were evaluated by ultrasonography. 3 days a week, 5 weeks of distance exercise training was given. As a result, it was observed that pain, kinesiophobia, and disability levels decreased, quality of life and grip strength increased in this case. M. Longus Colli thickness was found to be increased. Also, the patient stated that her symptoms were reduced and she was less tired at work. This study is the first to provide remote exercise training for a surgical nurse with chronic neck pain. It is thought that the results of this study will shed light on more comprehensive studies on surgical nurses.

scholarly journals Efficacy of Dry Needling and Acupuncture in the Treatment of Neck Pain

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amnon A. Berger ◽  
Yao Liu ◽  
Luke Mosel ◽  
Kristin A. Champagne ◽  
Miriam T. Ruoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Job Dissatisfaction ◽  
Computer Work ◽  
Dry Needling ◽  
Invasive Therapy ◽  
Non Invasive

Context: Neck pain is a common phenomenon and affects a large segment of the population. Chronic neck pain, lasting more than 3 months, likely occurs in 10% - 30% of patients with acute neck pain and affects up to 288 million cases globally, carrying a significant cost in terms of quality of life, disability, and healthcare dollars. Here we review neck pain background, acupuncture and the evidence that exist to support acupuncture use in chronic neck pain. Results: Neck pain not only affects quality of life directly, but also contributes to depression, job dissatisfaction and reduced productivity. Unfortunately, neck pain is strongly linked to office and computer work and is likely to continue increasing in prevalence. Traditional treatments, such as analgesics, physical therapy, exercise, and non-invasive therapy bring some relief, and invasive therapy is indicated if anatomical pathologies exist. Acupuncture is a form of integrative medicine, originally described and practiced in traditional Chinese medicine and now expanded to include methods including acupressure, dry needling, and others. Traditionally, it focused on restoring the patient’s flow of Qi by puncturing specific points along the meridians. It has previously been shown to be effective in other forms of chronic pain and disability. Clinical trials studying acupuncture for neck pain have shown significant reduction in both pain and associated symptoms. These therapies are reviewed in this text. Conclusions: Neck pain is a common and significant global problem. Acupuncture, dry needling, and cupping were all shown to be effective in alleviating pain both immediately after treatment, as well as provide long-lasting relief. These treatments are generally safe and inexpensive and should be considered as part of a multimodal approach for the treatment of neck pain. More head-to-head studies will provide better data to support a choice of a specific treatment over another.

The relation between pain extent and quality-of-life, psychological factors and neck function in patients with chronic neck pain

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. e73-e74
Author(s):  
I. Ris ◽  
M. Barbero ◽  
D. Falla ◽  
M. Holst Larsen ◽  
M. Nielsen Kraft ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Neck Function ◽  
Pain Extent

scholarly journals Acupuncture for chronic neck pain with sensitive points: study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. e026904
Author(s):  
Mingsheng Sun ◽  
Guoyan Geng ◽  
Jiao Chen ◽  
Xingsha Ma ◽  
Mingxi Yan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
The Body ◽  
Pain Questionnaire ◽  
Self Rating ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Randomised Controlled

IntroductionChronic neck pain is a challenging condition to treat in clinical practice and has a considerable impact on quality of life and disability. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, acupoints and tender points may become sensitised when the body is in a diseased state. Stimulation of such sensitive points may lead to disease improvement and improved clinical efficacy. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of needling at sensitive acupoints in providing pain relief, improvement of cervical vertebral function and quality of life in patients with chronic neck pain.Methods and analysisThis multicentre, randomised controlled, explanatory and parallel clinical trial will include 716 patients with chronic neck pain. Study participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1:1:1 ratio to four treatment groups: the highly sensitive acupoints group, low/non-sensitive acupoints group, sham acupuncture group and waiting-list control group. The primary outcome will be the change in the visual analogue scale score for neck pain from baseline to 4 weeks. Secondary outcomes will be the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire and McGill pain questionnaire, 12-item Short-Form health survey, Neck Disability Index, changes in the pressure pain threshold, range of cervical motion, Self-Rating Anxiety Scale, Self-Rating Depression Scale and adverse events before treatment, post-treatment, and at 4, 8, 12, 16 and 20 weeks post-treatment. The intention-to-treat approach will be used in the statistical analysis. Group comparisons will be undertaken using χ2tests for categorical characteristics, and analysis of variance for continuous variables to analyse whether acupuncture in the highly sensitive acupoints group achieves better treatment outcomes than in each of the other three groups.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval of this study has been granted by the local Institutional Review Board (ID: 2017 KL-038). The outcomes of the trial will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications.Trial registration numberChiCTR1800016371; Pre-results.

scholarly journals Adding a smartphone app to global postural re-education to improve neck pain, posture, quality of life, and endurance in people with nonspecific neck pain: a randomized controlled trial

Trials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Abadiyan ◽  
Malihe Hadadnezhad ◽  
Zohre Khosrokiani ◽  
Amir Letafatkar ◽  
Haniyeh Akhshik
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire

Abstract Background In this study, the effect of adding a smartphone app to an 8-week global postural reeducation (GPR) on neck pain, endurance, quality of life, and forward head posture (FHP) in patients with chronic neck pain and FHP was evaluated. Methods Sixty male and female office workers (38.5 ± 9.1 years) with chronic neck pain were randomly assigned into three groups: group 1 (GPR+ a smartphone app, n = 20), group 2 (GPR alone, n = 20), and group 3 (the control group, n = 20). The primary outcome was pain and the secondary outcomes were disability, quality of life, endurance, and posture. Pain, disability, endurance, quality of life, and posture were evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS), neck disability index (NDI), progressive iso-inertial lifting evaluation (PILE) test, quality of life questionnaire (SF-36), and photogrammetry, respectively, at pre-and post-8-week interventions. A one-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) has been conducted to statistically analyze the data. Results The GPR+ a smartphone app had statistically significant improvements versus GPR alone in pain (mean difference, − 2.05 ± 0.65, ES (95% CI) − 0.50 (− 1.04 to − 0.01), P = 0.04), disability (difference = 11.5 ± 1.2, ES (95% CI) = 0.31 (0.22 to 0.97), p = 0.033), FHP (difference = 1.6 ± 0.2, ES (95% CI) = 0.31 (0.09 to 0.92), p = 0.047), and endurance (difference = 2 ± 3.3, ES (95% CI) = 0.51 (0.02 to 1.03), p = 0.039). Both of the GPR+ a smartphone app and GPR alone groups had statistically significant differences versus the control group in all outcomes. Conclusion When a workplace assessment and management could not be as part of any intervention, adding a smartphone app to GPR for NP may be an appropriate tool to administer a home and work exercise program resulting in elevating pain and disability, as well as improving FHP and endurance. Trial registration Current Controlled Trials using the UMIN-RCT website UMIN000039720. Retrospectively registered on January 9, 2020.

The Use of Neck Support Pillows and Postural Exercises in the Management of Chronic Neck Pain

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (10) ◽  
pp. 1871-1873 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alisha N. Jamal ◽  
Brian M. Feldman ◽  
Eleanor Pullenayegum
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Factorial Model ◽  
Pain Symptoms ◽  
Full Factorial

Objective.Chronic neck pain is a common problem with a profound effect on quality of life. Identifying evidence-based management strategies is fundamental in improving patient outcomes. This study is a reanalysis of the data from Helewa, et al to further characterize the effects of postural exercises and neck support pillows on neck pain.Methods.A full factorial model was used. All interactions were analyzed adjusting for the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire (NPQ) at baseline.Results.Postural exercises significantly decreased NPQ scores at ≥ 3 weeks, and the use of a neck support pillow significantly decreased NPQ scores at ≥ 12 weeks.Conclusion.These interventions could be beneficial in reducing neck pain symptoms.

scholarly journals Correlations Between Quality of Life and Psychological Factors in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rong-Fong Lin ◽  
Jyh-Jong Chang ◽  
Yen-Mou Lu ◽  
Mao-Hsiung Huang ◽  
Yi-Jing Lue
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain
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