Associations among temporomandibular disorders, chronic neck pain and neck pain disability in computer office workers: a pilot study

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 321-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. Bragatto ◽  
D. Bevilaqua-Grossi ◽  
S. C. H. Regalo ◽  
J. D. Sousa ◽  
T. C. Chaves
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Pain Disability

scholarly journals Alexander Technique vs. Targeted Exercise for Neck Pain—A Preliminary Comparison

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 4640
Author(s):  
Jordan J. Becker ◽  
Tara L. McIsaac ◽  
Shawn L. Copeland ◽  
Rajal G. Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Alexander Technique ◽  
Private Lessons ◽  
Pain Disability ◽  
Exercise Class

Background: Alexander technique private lessons have been shown to reduce chronic neck pain and are thought to work by different mechanisms than exercise. Group classes may also be effective and would be cost-effective. Design: A two-group pre-test/post-test design. Participants were assigned to either a general Alexander technique class or an exercise class designed to target neck pain. Both groups met over 5 weeks for two 60 min sessions/week. Participants: A total of 16 participants with chronic neck pain (aged 50+/−16 years) completed this study. Interventions: The Alexander class used awareness-building methods to teach participants to reduce habitual tension during everyday activities. The exercise class was based on physical therapy standard of care to strengthen neck and back muscles thought to be important for posture. Measures: We assessed neck pain/disability, pain self-efficacy, activation of the sternocleidomastoid muscles during the cranio-cervical flexion test, and posture while participants played a video game. Results: Both groups reported decreased neck pain/disability after the interventions. Sternocleidomastoid activation decreased only in the Alexander group. Conclusion: In this small preliminary study, Alexander classes were at least as effective as exercise classes in reducing neck pain and seemed to work via a different mechanism. Larger, multi-site studies are justified.

T250 MECHANICAL HYPERALGESIA PROFILE AND CLINICAL FEATURES IN SUBGROUPS OF PATIENTS WITH TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS AND PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC NECK PAIN

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (S1) ◽  
pp. 50-50
Author(s):  
J. Fernández-Carnero ◽  
D. Muñoz Garcia ◽  
H. Arribas Perez ◽  
R. Touche La Arbizu ◽  
S. Lerma Lara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Mechanical Hyperalgesia

Muscle stretching with deep and slow breathing patterns: a pilot study for therapeutic development

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kulwarang Wongwilairat ◽  
Orawan Buranruk ◽  
Wichai Eungpinichpong ◽  
Rungthip Puntumetakul ◽  
Somporn Kantharadussadee-Triamchaisri
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Muscle Tension ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Breathing Patterns ◽  
Eyes Closed ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Slow Breathing

Abstract Background Chronic neck pain is frequently found in office workers affecting quality of life; also, stress is one participating factor. Though stretching incorporating deep-slow breathing (DSB) has benefits on health, an effective and suitable technique for office workers to perform in the workplace is a gap in need of fulfilment. Methods We explored the effective pattern of stretching with DSB to reduce neck tension and promote relaxation within the shortest time. Thirty-two female participants with neck tension were allocated into two steps totaling five patterns (n=8 for each pattern). Firstly, they performed two patterns; two other patterns were developed and compared with DSB alone. Muscle tension, pain score, and heart rate variability (HRV) were immediately measured. Results All patterns performed with the eyes closed decreased muscle tension more than those performed with the eyes open; the pain amid all stretching groups subsequently decreased. Only a bout of slow stretching, performed synchronously with the eyes closed along with a period of deep inhalation increased the parasympathetic activity of HRV; an increase in pain was reported after stretching. Conclusions A slowed and synchronized pattern between stretching with DSB and eyes closed period, performed at least four times repeatedly rendered benefits in reducing neck pain and tension, in addition to promoting relaxation within a short period; however, the DSB pattern and the feeling of the stretched muscle to promote relaxation were individual differences. Thus, future studies should come up with apposite training methods adjusted to fit individuals; self-awareness toward these aspects ought to be encouraged.

Responsiveness and minimal important changes for the Neck Disability Index and the Neck Pain Disability Scale in Italian subjects with chronic neck pain

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (12) ◽  
pp. 2821-2827 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Monticone ◽  
Emilia Ambrosini ◽  
Howard Vernon ◽  
Roberto Brunati ◽  
Barbara Rocca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Pain Disability ◽  
Disability Scale ◽  
Neck Disability
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