The Effects of Music on Neck Pain

The Effect of Listening to Music in Addition to Physiotherapy on Pain, Anxiety and Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain

The effects of passive music listening on pain, anxiety and quality of life in patients with chronic neck pain in addition to physical therapy will be examined.

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of passive music listening in addition to physical therapy on pain, anxiety and quality of life in patients with chronic neck pain.There is no study in the literature examining the relationship between music listening and physical therapy in chronic back pain. Since our study will be the first to investigate the subject, we foresee that it is scientifically important and will shed light on future studies. In addition, national or international publications are planned after the study is completed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients with neck pain for more than 3 months with pain severity of 5 or greater according to the visual analogue scale (VAS)

Exclusion Criteria:

• individuals who regularly take painkillers or anti-depressant and cortisone; and individuals having severe chronic illness and spine surgery were excluded from the study