Tongue Postural Training in Text Related Neck Syndrome

EFFECTIVENESS OF TONGUE POSTURAL TRAINING IN TEXT NECK SYNDROME

This study examines the impact of tongue postural training on cervical alignment, pain relief, and functional improvement in individuals with text neck syndrome.

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of tongue postural training on cervical alignment, pain reduction, and functional outcomes in individuals with text neck syndrome.

A randomized controlled trial was carried out involving 60 female university students aged 18-40 years, who were randomly assigned into two groups of 30 participants each. Group A underwent standard postural correction exercises, deep neck flexor strengthening, and stretching, whereas Group B received the same treatment program supplemented with tongue postural training. The primary outcome measures included the Neck Disability Index, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and craniovertebral angle (CVA). The intervention were administered over a period of 4-6 weeks, with exercise sessions conducted 3-5 times per week, and tongue postural training performed 2-3 times daily.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy young adults aged 18-40 years
• Individuals who use a mobile phone for 3 or more hours per day
• Habitual use of a mobile phone with the neck flexed at an angle of approximately 15 degrees or more

Exclusion Criteria:

• Systemic diseases
• Cervical or upper limb surgery
• diagnosed neck pathology