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Pulmonary function of patients with chronic neck pain: a spirometry study
Zacharias Dimitriadis1, Eleni Kapreli, Nikolaos Strimpakos
1Physiotherapy Department, Technological Educational Institute of Lamia, Lamia, Greece.
Respiratory Care
|September 13, 2013
Summary
Chronic neck pain is linked to reduced lung function, specifically vital capacity and expiratory reserve volume. Neck muscle dysfunction, pain intensity, and kinesiophobia significantly impact respiratory health in these patients.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Health
- Pain Management
Background:
- Chronic neck pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition.
- Emerging evidence suggests a link between neck pain and impaired pulmonary function.
- This study investigates spirometric abnormalities in chronic neck pain patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if chronic neck pain patients exhibit spirometric abnormalities.
- To explore the association between neck pain issues, psychological states, and pulmonary function.
- To identify factors contributing to respiratory dysfunction in chronic neck pain.
Main Methods:
- Compared 45 chronic neck pain patients with 45 healthy controls.
- Assessed pulmonary function using spirometry.
- Evaluated neck muscle strength, endurance, range of motion, posture, psychological states, disability, and pain intensity.
Main Results:
- Patients with chronic neck pain showed significantly reduced vital capacity, FVC, expiratory reserve volume, and MVV.
- Peak expiratory flow, FEV1, and FEV1/FVC ratio were not significantly affected.
- Neck muscle strength, pain intensity, and kinesiophobia correlated significantly with respiratory function.
Conclusions:
- Individuals with chronic neck pain often have suboptimal pulmonary function.
- Cervical spine muscle dysfunction, pain intensity, and kinesiophobia are key factors associated with respiratory dysfunction.
- These findings highlight the interconnectedness of musculoskeletal and respiratory health in chronic neck pain.
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