chronic non specific neck pain chronic non specific neck pain, hot pack, stretching exercise
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will be provided with a self-made microwavable hot pack, accompanied by detailed instructions for its use, recommending a daily application of 20 minutes. Additionally, a neck stretching
Self-made microwavable hot pack with neck muscle stretching ,Neck muscle stretching
Sponsors
Research department, faculty of medicine Siriraj hospital, Mahidol university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Age 20-55 years old 2. Chronic neck pain onset at least 3 month 3. Average pain score during last week between 3-6/10 by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) 4. Work in office at least 4 hours a day 5. Have a microwave at home 6. Consent to terms and condition in participating the reseach
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Neck pain associated with inflammatory, hormonal, and neurological disorders or structural deformity in the upper extremities 2.Neck pain related to previous surgery 3.Neck pain with radiculopathy 4.Severe referred pain 5.Impaired sensation 6.Communication problems 7.Severe psychological disorder; or pregnancy 8.Skin diseases 9.No vacation leave planing within 2 weeks 10.Under anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anticoagulant, muscle relaxant, or other pain medication use, massage or physiotherapy 1 week before the study commenced
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain pressure threshold At 2 weeks following the commencement of the intervention Pain pressure threshold,Pain score At 2 weeks following the commencement of the intervention Numeric rating scales,Neck disability index At 2 weeks following the commencement of the intervention Neck disability index | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| cervical range of motion At 2 weeks following the commencement of the intervention inclinometer ,Satisfactory score At 2 weeks following the commencement of the intervention Patient reported outcome using a questionnaire interview,complications after using hot pack At 2 weeks following the commencement of the intervention Patient reported outcome using a questionnaire interview | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactSanti Assawapalangchai
Mahidol university
Outcome results
None listed