Chronic neck pain and respiratory dysfunction: a review paper

Abstract Background Neck pain is one of the most frequently reported musculoskeletal complaints among adults; its prevalence in world ranging from 16.7 to 75.1%. It can have an impact on a person’s physical, psychological, and social well-being. Along with pain, disability, muscle weakness, alterations posture, neck patients are likely develop affection respiratory function as numerous studies. However, these primarily managed perspective little or no emphasis changes observed system. There paucity literature evaluating need for rehabilitation patients. Main body All relevant published related dysfunction chronic were critically reviewed this study. Patients having found terms reduced lung volumes, chest mobility, decreased strength. Various factors such cervical range motion, strength deep flexors extensors, forward head known cause dysfunctions. Respiratory system intervention form breathing re-education exercises significantly proven improve treatment outcomes. Conclusion limited relating management Incorporation both assessments enhance their Additionally, it be suggested consider while strategizing goals