Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
Chronic nonspecific neck pain (CNNP) is a public health issues with a 50% life prevalence. CNNP is a leading cause of disability which contributes to higher costs due to loss of productivity, disability, and increased absenteeism from work. Yoga has been found effective managing neck pain but there has been no study at work setting for chronic non-specific neck pain. To determine the effectiveness of Yoga@work program for chronic non specific neck pain among office workers, present randomised controlled trial was undertaken.
Interventions
OTHERYoga
Yoga@work program included physical movements, yoga posture, breathing exercise, pranayama and yoga chants. Session with trainer was conducted on worksite once a week for an hour.
Sponsors
Yog-Kulam
NMP Medical Research Institute
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Participants who gave written informed consent * Having neck pain for more than 3 month
Exclusion criteria
* Systematic disorder * Neck or spine injuries * Recent surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Neck Pain | Change from baseline to 8 weeks | Pain was measured using Visual Analogue Scale |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Health related quality of life | Change from baseline to 8 weeks | HRQoL was measured with the Short Form 36 |
| Neck function | change from baseline to 8 weeks | Neck functions with Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire |
Countries
India
Outcome results
None listed