Is Neck Posture Subgroup in Late Adolescence a Risk Factor for Persistent Neck Pain in Young Adults? A Prospective Study.

CONCLUSION: After taking into account PNP at 17, sitting neck posture at 17 was not a risk factor for PNP at 22 years of age in men, whereas in women, more relaxed postures (slumped thorax/forward head and Intermediate postures) were protective of neck pain when compared to upright posture. IMPACT: Women in late adolescence who sat in slumped thorax/forward head or intermediate posture rather than upright sitting posture had a lower risk of PNP as a young adult. The practice of generic public health messages to sit up straight to prevent neck pain needs rethinking. PMID: 33444448 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Physical Therapy - Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Tags: Phys Ther Source Type: research