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The Use of Neck Support Pillows and Postural Exercises in the Management of Chronic Neck Pain
Alisha N Jamal1, Brian M Feldman2, Eleanor Pullenayegum1
1From the Division of Rheumatology, and Division of Pediatric Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children; Child Health Evaluative Sciences, SickKids Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.A.N. Jamal, BSc, MSc, MD, Division of Pediatric Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children; B.M. Feldman, MD, MSc, FRCPC, Division of Rheumatology, The Hospital for Sick Children; E. Pullenayegum, BA, MA, PhD, Child Health Evaluative Sciences, SickKids Research Institute.
Objective:
Chronic neck pain is a common problem with a profound effect on quality of life. Identifying evidence-based management strategies is fundamental in improving patient outcomes. This study is a reanalysis of the data from Helewa, et al to further characterize the effects of postural exercises and neck support pillows on neck pain.
Methods:
A full factorial model was used. All interactions were analyzed adjusting for the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire (NPQ) at baseline.
Results:
Postural exercises significantly decreased NPQ scores at ≥ 3 weeks, and the use of a neck support pillow significantly decreased NPQ scores at ≥ 12 weeks.
Conclusion:
These interventions could be beneficial in reducing neck pain symptoms.
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