EFFECTIVENESS OF DEEP CERVICAL FLEXOR EXERCISES WITH POSTURAL AWARENESS FOR NECK PAIN IN SCHOOL TEACHERS

Abstract

Introduction: Neck pain affects approximately 70% of the world population at some point in life. It is one of the most common cause of occupation disorder and the physical nature of the job is the risk factor for its development(7) Deep cervical flexor muscle have an important postural function in supporting the cervical lordosis(7). The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of deep cervical flexor muscle training with postural awareness on pain and range of motion for school teachers with neck pain(2) .

Aim of the study: This study examine the effectiveness of 10 weeks of deep cervical flexor muscle strengthening exercises with postural awareness in improving pain and range of motion for school teachers with neck pain(2) .

Materials and methodology: In this study, Fifteen school teachers were selected between 20 to 40 years of age group based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. For all the patients, Deep cervical flexor exercises was given for 10 weeks, 3 sessions per week. After 10 weeks the post test values was noted. The results were measured in terms of pain and range of motion. Pre test and post test values were calculated using paired t-test(2) .

Conclusion: This study was statistically significant improvement in pain and range of motion for school teachers with neck pain(5) .