Bowen's Technique In Postural Neck Pain Among Dentist

Effects of Bowen's Technique In Postural Neck Pain Among Dentist

No previous randomized control trial has investigated the effectiveness of Bowen's technique on health status in dentists suffering from postural neck Neck pain. Moreover, there is limited evidence and low agreement regarding the effect of Bowen's therapy on Neck pain. Thus, this study aims to answer the question: bowmen's technique is effective for improving Neck pain dentists' function by reducing pain, and disability, and improving posture, and health status, without need for ergonomic alternation?"

Bowen technique may be used for relaxation of tightening muscles in poor posture. The findings suggest that Bowen Therapy has inconsistent immediate effects on postural control and pain threshold in healthy subjects. Further studies are needed using symptomatic participants. No previous randomized control trial, to our knowledge, has investigated the effectiveness of Bowen's technique on health status in dentists suffering from postural neck pain. Moreover, there is limited evidence and low agreement regarding the effect of Bowen's therapy on neck pain. Thus, this study aims to answer the question: Bowen's technique is effective for improving neck pain dentists' function by reducing pain, and disability, and improving posture, and health status, without need for ergonomic alternation?"

Inclusion Criteria:

• Both male and females
• Age between 25-50 years. ( House officers and Assistant professor)
• Working hours >5 hours.
• History of cervical pain >2 months.
• Year of practice =<1 year
• Treated more than 5 patient a day

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cervical fracture
• Cervical radiculopathy
• Any surgery to neck and shoulder
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Sever pain according to Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS)
• Long term anticoagulant or corticosteroid therapy