PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Alisha N.  Jamal
AU  - Brian M.  Feldman
AU  - Eleanor Pullenayegum
TI  - The Use of Neck Support Pillows and Postural Exercises in the Management of Chronic Neck Pain
AID  - 10.3899/jrheum.151368
DP  - 2016 Aug 01
TA  - The Journal of Rheumatology
PG  - jrheum.151368
4099  - http://www.jrheum.org/content/early/2016/07/27/jrheum.151368.short
4100  - http://www.jrheum.org/content/early/2016/07/27/jrheum.151368.full
AB  - Objective Chronic neck pain is a common problem with a profound effect on quality of life. Identifying evidence-based management strategies is fundamental in improving patient outcomes. This study is a reanalysis of the data from Helewa, et al to further characterize the effects of postural exercises and neck support pillows on neck pain. Methods A full factorial model was used. All interactions were analyzed adjusting for the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire (NPQ) at baseline. Results Postural exercises significantly decreased NPQ scores at ≥ 3 weeks, and the use of a neck support pillow significantly decreased NPQ scores at ≥ 12 weeks. Conclusion These interventions could be beneficial in reducing neck pain symptoms.