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

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

This study aims to determine whether there is a difference in pressure pain threshold and pinch grip strength in individuals with and without chronic neck pain.

Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disease. In chronic pain clinics, neck pain ranks second in frequency after low back pain. Lifetime prevalence is higher in workers. 51-80% of workers experience at least one episode of neck and arm pain. Neck pain symptoms may disappear spontaneously within a few weeks, while 30% of them continue as chronic neck pain. Today, studies are planned with the theory that pathology leads to deficiencies, deficiencies lead to functional limitations, and functional limitations lead to disability. Chronic neck pain increases the cost of treatment and reduces work capacity. In addition, neck pain in industrial workplaces causes loss of work days as much as low back pain. The aim of this study is to determine whether there is a difference in pressure pain threshold and pinch grip strength in individuals with and without chronic neck pain. In addition, it is aimed to examine the relationship of these parameters with quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Complaining of neck pain for more than three months,
• With any chronic disease diagnosed,
• No past or present mental illness,
• 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.