Prevalence of Mechanical Neck Pain among University Students: An Observational Study

Abstract

Mechanical neck pain influences forty five - fifty four % of the all general community eventually during their lives and can come about extreme inability. It is an immense medical issue among undergraduate students because of poor postural habits. Sitting for delayed periods with forward head act, such as reading books and utilizing PCs, work stations and the phone will cause pressure in muscles and compressive power in the cervical spine results in mechanical neck ache. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of mechanical neck pain among university students. Study Design: An observational study. Methodology: In present study, a sample size of 143 was used by using a convenient sampling technique. Subjects were enrolled according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data was collected by circulating Oswestry Neck Disability Index (ODI), Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire and Visual Analogue Scale. The research was conducted in public sector universities of Faisalabad. Statistical analysis: Data was analyzed by SPSS, v-24. Results: Study results showed that 36.4% had mild, 37.1% had moderate and 26.6% had severe mechanical neck pain. Conclusion: We concluded that university students were at greater risk of mechanical neck pain. Key Words: Neck pain, Students and Oswestry neck Disability index (ODI)