Effects of lower deep neck extensors and trapezius strengthening on pain, disability and ROM in women with non-specific neck pain

Abstract

Background: Neck pain is the condition that impacts people globally. Non-specific neck pain is mostly diagnosed based on clinical criteria assuming there are no signs and symptoms that point to a more serious or particular illness. Introduction: Prevalence of neck pain is increasing day by day. Previously many studies were done on lower deep neck extensor without combining it with trapezius strengthening. It will show the effect of lower deep neck extensor and trapezius strengthening on patients with non-specific neck pain, if study is found appropriate. The major goal of the study is to evaluate the benefits of a lower deep neck extensors [LDNE] exercise and trapezius strengthening program on, pain, disability and Range of Motion in women with non-specific neck pain to a General neck extensors (GNE) exercise program. Given that the LDNE and trapezius strengthening programs will have a greater impact than the GNE program. Methodology: 24 women, aged >18 years with nonspecific neck pain of > 3months were randomly assigned to two groups. Group A received lower deep neck extensor muscle strengthening and trapezius strengthening. Group B received general neck exercise programme. The difference between groups was location of resistance applied during the exercises. In lower deep neck extensors resistance was applied in lower cervical spine at the vertebral arch C4. Whereas in the general neck exercise group was applied at the occiput for six weeks. In addition, pain intensity and cervical range of motion is measured. Result: Awaited and will be produced at the time of presentation. Conclusion: Awaited and will be produced at the time of presentation.