Immediate effects of real-time postural biofeedback on spinal posture, muscle activity, and perceived pain severity in adults with neck pain

Neck pain is a common complaint among office workers who hold a static posture during prolonged computer work [1]. Disability associated with neck pain can reduce work productivity and increase absence from work, leading to substantial economic losses [2]. Neck pain is generally multifactorial in origin, and prolonged static sitting has been identified as a major risk factor for developing neck pain [3,4]. The forward head and trunk flexion postures commonly adopted by computer workers could increase mechanical loading in postural muscles due to the greater gravitational moments from the weight of the head and neck in these postures [4 –6].
Source: Gait and Posture - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Full length article Source Type: research