Increasing the cervical lordosis with chiropractic biophysics seated combined extension-compression and transverse load cervical traction with cervical manipulation: nonrandomized clinical control trial

Abstract.[Purpose] The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of cervical mobilization combined with thoracic mobilization on neck pain patients' recovery from forward head posture (FHP). [Subjects] Thirty neck pain patients with FHP were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15).[Methods] The experimental group received cervical mobilization combined with thoracic mobilization and the control group received only cervical mobilization. Cranial vertical angle (CVA) and cranial rotation angle (CRA) were measured before and after the experiment.[Results] The experimental group had significantly greater improvements in CVA and CRA than the control group.[Conclusion] Therefore, we recommend cervical mobilization combined with upper thoracic mobilization for the improvement of FHP in neck pain patients.

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effects of Cervical Mobilization Combined with Thoracic Mobilization on Forward Head Posture of Neck Pain Patients

Lee

Lee²,

Kim

et al. 2013

“…In a previous study, combined traction with cervical manipulation performed on patients with reduced cervical lordosis and severe FHP was found to increase cervical lordosis and to decrease FHP 14) .…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 83%

“…Candidate subjects with a history of surgical treatment of their cervical spine, rheumatoid disease, neck pain accompanying pressure fractures, and nervous system problems found in analyses of their cervical spine were excluded. Absolute rotation angles (ARA) were measured to examine changes in cervical lordosis, For FHP evaluation, anterior weight bearing (AWB) was measured and 14) cervical extension ROM (CER), cervical flexion ROM (CFR) and ranges of flexion and extension motion (RFEM) 15) were photographed and measured in the lateral view of the cervical spine. The radiographs were taken when the root of the nose and the external occipital protuberance of the patient were on the same horizontal line, while the patient was standing, with eyes closed and the muscles in the neck, shoulder, and above-elbow areas maximally relaxed in a posture as easy and as natural as possible.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effects of Gong's Mobilization on Cervical Lordosis, Forward Head Posture, and Cervical ROM in Abnormal Posture of the Cervical Spine of College Students

Gong

Lee

2011

Abstract. [Purpose] In this study, the effectiveness of Gong's Mobilization and sustained natural apophyseal glides (SNAGS) were compared in college students who had problems with cervical posture and range of motion (ROM) in order to examine the effects of Gong's Mobilization on cervical lordosis, forward head posture (FHP), and cervical ROM.[Subjects] Forty college students in their twenties with problems of cervical posture and ROM were divided into a Gong's Mobilization group (n=20) and a SNAGS group (n=20).[Methods] Gong's Mobilization and SNAGS were administered three times a week for four weeks to each respective group and then changes in cervical lordosis, FHP, and cervical ROM were evaluated.[Results] Gong's Mobilization was effective at increasing cervical lordosis, cervical extension ROM (CER), and ranges of flexion and extension motion (RFEM), as well as decreasing FHP. In contrast, SNAGS was effective at increasing CER and decreasing FHP. [Conclusion] Although both Gong's Mobilization and SNAGS affected cervical posture and ROM, Gong's Mobilization was more effective at increasing cervical lordosis, CER, and RFEM.

“…In order to examine changes in cervical lordosis, FHP, and cervical ROM, we photographed and measured the absolute rotation angle (ARA) of cervical lordosis, anterior weight bearing (AWB) 10) for FHP, and the lateral view of the cervical spine for cervical extension ROM (CER), cervical flexion ROM (CFR), and ranges of flexion and extension motion (RFEM) 11) . For radiography, the subjects stood and held a position as comfortable and natural as possible, while closing their eyes and relaxing their neck, shoulder, and above-elbow muscles as much as possible level with the root of their nose and external occipital protuberance horizontally in line with each other.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effects of Gong’s Mobilization on the Cervical Range of Motion and the Resting and Concentration States of the Brain of College Students

Jeon

Kim

2012

Abstract. [Purpose] This study examined the effects of Gong's mobilization on the cervical lordosis, forward head posture (FHP), cervical range of motion (ROM), and the resting and concentration states of the brain.[Subjects] Forty college students who had problems with cervical posture and ROM were divided into a Gong's mobilization group (n=20) (an experimental group) and a control group (n=20).[Methods] We performed Gong's mobilization on the experimental group three times per week for four weeks and looked at the effects of Gong's mobilization on cervical lordosis, FHP, and cervical ROM. We also examined the effects of Gong's mobilization on the brain's activation levels by analyzing brain waves during the brain's resting and concentrating states using neuro-feedback equipment.[Results] Gong's mobilization increased cervical lordosis, cervical extension ROM (CER), and the ranges of flexion and extension motion (RFEM). It also decreased FHP and enhanced the brain's resting state, rest-α, low rest-β, and high rest-β waves; and during concentration, it increased high β waves.[Conclusion] Gong's mobilization improved FHP and increased the ROM of the cervical spinal area. These improvements in dynamic parts are effective at enhancing the brain's resting state, which indicates that Gong's mobilization may affect the maximization of the brain's steady state and attention and concentration.