Chronic Neck Pain: Mobility, Sleep, Function

Evaluation of Pain, Cervical Mobility, Sleep Quality and Functional Status in Individuals with Chronic Neck Pain

The goal of this observational study is to compare pain, cervical mobility, sleep quality, and functional status between individuals with chronic neck pain (CNP) and healthy individuals. The study focuses on understanding the complex relationships between these factors in individuals with CNP, with the aim of providing insights that could contribute to more effective rehabilitation strategies.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

• How pain, cervical mobility, sleep quality, and functional status differs between individuals with and without chronic neck pain?
• What is the relationship between functional status and cervical mobility and sleep quality in individuals with chronic neck pain?

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age between 18 and 55 years.
• Chronic neck pain (CNP) persisting for longer than 3 months (for the CNP group).
• Volunteering participation in the study.
• Healthy controls, including relatives of CNP participants.

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of neck trauma or other cervical spine conditions (e.g., radiculopathy).
• Prior surgical interventions involving the head, face, cervical spine, upper or lower extremities, or cervical disc herniation.
• Degenerative spinal conditions.
• Use of analgesics, anti-inflammatory medications, or muscle relaxants within the previous week.
• Presence of rheumatological or cardiovascular diseases, chronic neurological or psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, anemia, or diabetes.