Global Postural Re-Education And Neck Isometric Exercises In Cervical Radiculopathy RADICULOPATHY

Effects Of Global Postural Re-Education And Neck Isometric Exercises In Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy

Cervical radiculopathy is a common neurological disorder that is caused by compression of the nerve, inflammation of nerve roots, or space-occupying lesions. Cervical radiculopathy is the most common health-related problem worldwide. The conservative approach like education, specific exercises, and spinal manipulation is usually given for chronic cases with good outcomes.

Cervical Radiculopathy is a condition in which a nerve is entrapped between the bones and causes numbness and tingling. Neck isometric exercises are a basic treatment plan for strength training. Global postural reeducation is a technique the manual cervical traction along with body alignment that helps to reduce symptoms more rapidly. This whole procedure is completed more easily, without a machine and satisfying for the patient.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. 18 to 35 years.
2. Both genders, Males and females
3. One-sided upper limb pain or numbness
4. Any 2 out of 4 tests are positive Spurling test, Distraction test, Ipsilateral cervical traction test, and Upper Limb test

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Bilateral upper limb pain
2. Previous history of cervical surgery
3. Cervical spine
4. Injection therapy in the past 2 weeks
5. Being Pregnant women