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

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaehong Lee ◽  
Younghwa Lee ◽  
Hansoo Kim ◽  
Jongho Lee
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Head Posture ◽  
Pain Patients

scholarly journals Combining targeted instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization applications and neuromuscular exercises can correct forward head posture and improve functionality of patients with mechanical neck pain: a randomized control study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Mylonas ◽  
Pavlos Angelopoulos ◽  
Evdokia Billis ◽  
Elias Tsepis ◽  
Konstantinos Fousekis
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Head Posture ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Soft Tissue Mobilization ◽  
Pain Patients

Abstract Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the short- and intermediate-term effects of the combined application of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) techniques andneuromuscular exercises of the cervical and thoracic area on the improvement of the functionality of patients with mechanical neck pain and accompanying forward head posture (FHP).Methods: Twenty patients with neck pain and FHP were randomized and received eight treatment sessions of either targeted IASTM in combination with neuromuscular exercises (Group A) or a classical massage and the same set of exercises (Group B). The cervical vertebral angle, cervical range of motion (ROM) and strength, and pain and disability were measured throughout the treatment period and in the two- and four-week post-treatment periods.Results: The combined application of IASTM and neuromuscular exercise (Group A) contributed to a significantly greater improvement in FHP and disability than massage and the application of the same exercises (Group B). Both interventions improved cervical ROM and strength in the short term. Pain was also improved in both groups in both the short and intermediate term.Conclusions: Combining IASTM and exercises for the cervical and thoracic area can induce positive postural adaptations and improve the functional status of neck pain patients.Trial registration: ISRCTN, ISRCTN54231174. Registered 19 March 2020 - Retrospectively registered, https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN54231174

scholarly journals Combining targeted instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization applications and neuromuscular exercises can correct forward head posture and improve the functionality of patients with mechanical neck pain: A randomized control study.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Mylonas ◽  
Pavlos Angelopoulos ◽  
Evdokia Billis ◽  
Elias Tsepis ◽  
Konstantinos Fousekis
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Head Posture ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Soft Tissue Mobilization ◽  
Pain Patients

Abstract Background:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the short- and intermediate-term effects of the combined application of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) techniques andneuromuscular exercises of the cervical and thoracic area on the improvement of the functionality of patients with mechanical neck pain and accompanying forward head posture (FHP).Methods: Twenty patients with neck pain and FHP were randomized and received eight treatment sessions of either targeted IASTM in combination with neuromuscular exercises (Group A) or a classical massage and the same set of exercises (Group B). The cervical vertebral angle, cervical range of motion (ROM) and strength, and pain and disability were measured throughout the treatment period and in the two- and four-week post-treatment periods.Results: The combined application of IASTM and neuromuscular exercise (Group A) contributed to a significant improvement in FHP and disability. Both interventions improved cervical ROM and strength in the short term. Pain was also improved in both groups in both the short and intermediate term.Conclusions: Combining IASTM and exercises for the cervical and thoracic area can induce positive postural adaptations and improve the functional status of neck pain patients. Trial registration: ISRCTN, ISRCTN54231174. Registered 19 March 2020 - Retrospectively registered, https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN54231174

scholarly journals Effect of Deep Cervical Flexor Muscle Training Using Pressure Biofeedback on Pain and Forward Head Posture in School Teachers with Neck Pain: An Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Ahmad H. Alghadir ◽  
Zaheen A. Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Muscle Training ◽  
Flexor Muscle ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Head Posture ◽  
Pressure Biofeedback

Background. Teaching is one of the professions where incidence and prevalence of neck pain is high. Prolonged use of computers, which has further increased due to online teaching amid pandemic, is known to cause neck pain and alter posture, while people with forward head posture (FHP) are prone to develop neck pain and related disability. Research has shown that impairment of deep cervical flexor (DCF) muscles leads to insufficiency in coordination, activation, overload, and poor support on cervical structures that further lead to development of neck pain and altered neck posture. The objective of this study was to see the effect of DCF muscle training using pressure biofeedback on pain and FHP in school teachers with neck pain. Methods. This observational study was conducted at medical center in school premises. Fifty-five school teachers aged between 25 and 40 years with experience of more than 5 years were invited to participate in this study. Subjects were divided in two groups. Both the groups received conventional exercises while in experimental group DCF muscle training using pressure biofeedback was given additionally. Pain and FHP were assessed using NPRS and cranio-vertebral angle using digital photograph technique, respectively, at baseline and end of four weeks of treatment. Results. Although pain and FHP improved in both the groups, mean improvement in both the measures was more in the group that also received DCF training using pressure biofeedback. Conclusions. This study shows that although pain and FHP improved following conventional exercises in school teachers with neck pain, mean improvement was more significant among those who received additional DCF muscle training using pressure biofeedback.

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