Investigation of Pressure Pain Threshold and Hand Grip Strength in Individuals With and Without Chronic Neck Pain

Investigation of Pressure Pain Threshold and Hand Grip Strength in Individuals With and Without Chronic Neck Pain

This study will be determined whether the pressure pain threshold and hand grip strength are affected in individuals with neck pain compared to individuals without neck pain.

When the literature is examined, there are studies examining different parameters in different occupations, men and women with neck pain, individuals with cervical disc hernia, and individuals with chronic neck pain. Studies have addressed different parameters that may be associated with neck pain from different perspectives. However, no study was found in which the pressure pain threshold and hand grip strengths were determined and the relationship was examined in individuals with and without chronic neck pain. Therefore, with this study, it will be determined whether the pressure pain threshold and hand grip strength are affected in individuals with neck pain compared to individuals without neck pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having neck pain complaint for more than three months,
• Without any diagnosed chronic disease,
• Have no past or present psychological disorders,
• Individuals who can speak, read and write Turkish.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having any neurological, psychiatric or cognitive disorder,
• Individuals who cannot speak, read or write Turkish.