Upper Cross Syndrome Rehabilitation Strengthening of the Dorsal Erector Muscles

Upper Cross Syndrome Rehabilitation by Means of Habitual Treatment Plus Strengthening of the Dorsal Erector Muscles. Controlled Clinical Trial.

The purpose of this study is to determine which treatment is more effective for chronic neck pain associated with Upper Cross Syndrome.

Patients will divided in two groups, control and intervention. Control Group will do exercises of strengthening of Deep Cervical Flexors, Shoulder External Rotators and Adduction of Scapulae.

Intervention group will do the same plus Strengthtening of Erector Thoracic.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Chronic neck pain for at least 3 months
• 52º or less in the craniovertebral angle
• 50º or less in the shoulder angle

Exclusion Criteria:

• herniated disk, radiculopathy, diseases of the spine