Evaluation of the Relationship Between Neck Pain and Ergonomic Factors in Office Workers

Evaluation of the Relationship Between Neck Pain and Ergonomic Factors in Office Workers

The current study aimed to explore the associations between disability levels and occupational risk factors in computer-using office workers with neck pain.

This is a cross-sectional study. All participants will provide informed consent before participating in the study. The study will be conducted in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration criteria. Data will be collected using questionnaires, which include information on demographic, clinical, and occupational ergonomic conditions.

Patients will be divided into 2 groups as mild-moderate and severe disabled according to their neck disability index values and will be analyzed statistically.

Inclusion Criteria:

• aged between 18 and 55,
• working on computer,
• having neck pain at least three months.

Exclusion Criteria:

• reporting pregnancy,
• having a history of accidents,
• trauma or surgery in the neck region,
• congenital anomaly of the spine,
• rheumatologic disease,
• osteoporosis,
• spondylosis,
• spondylolisthesis,
• infection of the spine
• cervical disc herniation,
• tumor.