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 Oct 01
TA  - The Journal of Rheumatology
PG  - 1871--1873
VI  - 43
IP  - 10
4099  - http://www.jrheum.org/content/43/10/1871.short
4100  - http://www.jrheum.org/content/43/10/1871.full
SO  - J Rheumatol2016 Oct 01; 43
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.