Neck Pain In Women Research Articles

Effects of individual factors and labor organization on neck pain in auto assembler

Objective: To investigate the influence of individual factors and labor organization on the prevalence of neck pain (hereinafter referred to as neck pain) in automotive assemblers, and to provide a basis for enterprises to optimize neck pain interventions. Methods: A cluster random sampling method was taken in January 2021, at an automobile manufacturing plant in Shiyan, 656 assemblers with ≥1.0 years of service were selected, the "Musculoskeletal Disorder Questionnaire" was used to investigate the incidence and influencing factors of neck pain. Pearson χ(2) test or trend χ(2) test was used to compare the data rates. The influencing factors of neck pain were analyzed by multivariate logistic regression. Results: The prevalence rate of neck pain (hereinafter referred to as the prevalence rate of neck pain) of automobile assemblers within one year was 53.94% (342/634) . The prevalence of neck pain in women was higher than that in men (69.1% vs 48.6%, P<0.01) . The prevalence of neck pain was related to length of service, self-assessment of fatigue, working hours per week, working in the same workshop, rest days per shift, and accumulated rest time per shift (P<0.05) . Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the risk of neck pain in women was 2.434 times higher than that in men; The risk of neck pain increased by 18.9% for each hour of work per week; Rest during work was a protective factor for neck pain. The number of rest per shift increased and the risk of neck pain decreased (r=0.405, 0.311, 0.302, 95%CI=0.205~0.803, 0.169~0.572, 0.142~0.642, P<0.05) . Conclusion: The annual prevalence of neck pain was higher in automobile assemblers. Enterprises should fully consider the influencing factors such as gender, working hours per week and the number of breaks when arranging production.

Risk factors for episodic neck pain in workers: a 5-year prospective study of a general working population.

Development of neck pain (NP) in workers has a multifactorial etiology and depends on both individual and workplace factors. The aim of this study was to investigate risk factors for episodic NP in a large diverse sample of active workers. A prospective study based on the surveillance program implemented by the French Public Health Agency in the Loire Valley region. Between 2002 and 2005, 3710 workers were included. Between 2007 and 2010, 2332 workers responded to a follow-up questionnaire which assessed: (1) musculoskeletal symptoms (Nordic questionnaire) and (2) individual and work-related risk factors. Associations between episodic NP in 2007 (i.e., free subjects at baseline and who suffered at least 8days during the preceding 12months) and individual and work-related risk factors at baseline were studied using logistic regression modeling, stratified by sex. Among the 1510 workers (914 men, 596 women) still active at follow-up, 10.4% (8.4-12.4) of men and 14.6% (11.8-17.4) of women declared episodic NP. Among men, work pace dependence of guests or permanent hierarchical controls were risk factors of NP [OR=1.8 (1.1-2.8) and OR=2.1 (1.3-3.3), respectively]. Among women, the combination of sustained/repeated arm abduction with high physical perceived exertion was the strongest risk factor for NP [OR=3.5 (1.7-7.2)]; age and paced work were also predictors for NP in women. NP results from complex relationships between individual and work-related variables. High physical workload, awkward postures, and poor organizational environment together with age differently predicted episodic NP according to the sex.

Healthy lifestyle behavior and risk of long duration troublesome neck pain or low back pain among men and women: results from the Stockholm Public Health Cohort.

BackgroundThe role of healthy lifestyle behavior (HLB) in terms of physical activity, alcohol intake, smoking, and diet put together has not yet been explored for the risk of low back pain (LBP) and neck pain (NP). Our aim was to study if an HLB is protective against the onset of long duration troublesome LBP and NP in men and women.MethodsTwo cohorts from the Stockholm Public Health Cohort, free from LBP (n=12,483) and NP (n=10,539), respectively, in 2006, were surveyed with questionnaires. Baseline information about physical activity, alcohol intake, diet, and smoking were dichotomized into being healthy/not healthy and combined in a categorical variable according to the number of healthy behaviors present. Binomial regression analyses were used to evaluate the role of HLB for the outcomes 4 years later.ResultsWhen men with three or four healthy lifestyles were compared to men with none or one, the risk ratio (RR) of LBP was 0.63 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.39–1.02). The corresponding RR for LBP in women was 0.86 (95% CI: 0.56–1.32). When men with three or four healthy lifestyles were compared to men with none or one, the RR for NP was 1.13 (95% CI: 0.74–1.71). The corresponding RR for NP in women was 0.52 (95% CI: 0.35–0.77).ConclusionAn HLB seems to be protective for long duration troublesome LBP in men, and for long duration troublesome NP in women.

Dose-Response of Strengthening Exercise for Treatment of Severe Neck Pain in Women

Specific strength training is shown to relieve neck pain in office workers. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of specific strength training in women with severe neck pain and to analyze the dose-response relationship between training adherence and pain reduction. One hundred eighteen untrained women with severe neck pain (>30 mm VAS pain) were included from a larger study, in which the subjects were randomized to 20-week specific strength training for the neck/shoulders or to a control group. In the intention-to-treat analysis, the training group experienced greater pain relief than the control group (p < 0.01). Participants who adhered "per protocol" decreased pain by 35 mm VAS (95% confidence interval: -26 to -44) from baseline to follow-up corresponding to a 70% reduction. In the dose-response analyses, participants with medium and high training adherence showed better pain relief than the control group and those with low adherence (p < 0.0001). The decrease from baseline in the medium and high adherence groups was 37 mm VAS (28-46 mm) and 33 mm VAS (24-43 mm), respectively. Specific strength training reduces pain intensity in women with severe neck pain, and 1-2 training sessions per week for 20 weeks (∼30 training sessions) seems sufficient for optimal pain relief.

Anatomical Gender Differences in Cervical Vertebrae of Size-Matched Volunteers

Clinical literature consistently identifies women as more susceptible to trauma-related neck pain, commonly resulting from soft tissue cervical spine injury. Structural gender differences may explain altered response to dynamic loading in women leading to increased soft tissue distortion and greater injury susceptibility. Identify anatomic gender differences in cervical spinal geometry that contribute to decreased column stability in women. Previous studies investigating male and female vertebral and vertebral body geometry demonstrated female vertebral dimensions were smaller. However, populations were not size matched and parameters related to biomechanical stability were not reported. Computed tomography scans of the cervical spine were obtained from size-matched young healthy volunteers. Geometrical dimensions were obtained at the C4 level and analysis of variance determined significant gender differences. Two volunteer subsets were size matched based on sitting height and head circumference. All geometrical measures were greater in men for both subsets. Vertebral width and disc-facet depth were significantly greater in men. Additionally, segmental support area, combining interfacet width and disc-facet depth, was greater in men, indicating more stable intervertebral coupling. Present results of decreased linear and areal cervical dimensions leading to decreased column stability may partially explain increased traumatic injury rates in women.

Both endurance training and strength training reduced disability and pain in chronic non-specific neck pain in women

(2003) JAMA 289, 2509. Ylinen J, Takala EP, Nykänen M, et al. . Active neck muscle training in the treatment of chronic neck pain in women: a randomized controlled trial....

Both endurance training and strength training reduced disability and pain in chronic nonspecific neck pain in women

TherapeuticsNovember 1, 2003Both endurance training and strength training reduced disability and pain in chronic nonspecific neck pain in womenMichael Yelland, MBBS, FRACGPMichael Yelland, MBBS, FRACGPUniversity of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia (M.Y.)Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/ACPJC-2003-139-3-075 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail Source CitationYlinen J, Takala EP, Nykänen M, et al. Active neck muscle training in the treatment of chronic neck pain in women: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2003;289:2509-16. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12759322Clinical Impact RatingsGIM/FP/GP: Geriatrics: Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia (M.Y.) PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails November 1, 2003Volume 139, Issue 3Page: 75KeywordsAerobic exerciseExerciseFearFibromyalgiaGeriatricsHealth careMigraineMotivationMusclesMyalgiaNervesPrevention, policy, and public healthShouldersSpineStrength training ePublished: 9 March 2020 Issue Published: November 1, 2003 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2003 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF downloadLoading ...

Cervical muscle strength after laminoplasty

AbstractTo determine changes in cervical muscle strength after laminoplasty and to evaluate the relation between muscle strength and neck pain, we measured maximum isometric muscle strength using a handheld dynamometer. We also investigated neck pain before surgery and every month after surgery in 21 subjects who had undergone French-door laminoplasty. Muscle strength decreased particularly 1 month after surgery, the extensor muscles being affected more than the flexors. The strength of both muscle groups increased gradually; and at 1 year after surgery they had regained their presurgical status. All of the subjects complained of severe neck pain after 1 month. Their complaints began to decrease a few months after surgery, although they were still present in nine patients at 1 year after surgery. The correlation between muscle strength and neck pain was strongly negative for extension and flexion in men and for extension in women. No correlation was found between flexor muscle strength and neck pain in women. The extension/flexion ratio was significantly high in the neck pain group 1 year after surgery. Our results suggest that symptoms within a few months after surgery are due to surgical trauma to the soft tissues but that chronic neck pain derives from an imbalance of the two muscle strengths.