Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises and Chronic Non-spesifik Neck and Back Pain

Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises Added to Posture and Core Stabilization Training on Pain, Body Awareness and Cardiovascular Parameters in Women With Chronic Non-spesific Neck and Back Pain

Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises Added to Posture and Core Stabilization Training on Pain, Body Awareness and Cardiovascular Parameters in Women with Chronic Non-spesific Neck and Back Pain

This study aimed to investigate additional effect of diaphragmatic breathing exercises on pain, body awareness and cardiovascular parameters in women with chronic non-spesific neck and back pain

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having a diagnosis of non-specific chronic neck pain (ICD-10: M54.2) and upper back pain (ICD-10: M54.6)
• Having a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain score of ≥ 3/10
• Not having received physiotherapy treatment within the previous 3 months
• Not being a regular smoker or alcohol user

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a history of cervical region surgery
• Individuals with diagnostic codes other than M54.2 and M54.6 will be excluded from the study
• Having a history of acute infection, major surgical intervention, or malignancy within the past three months
• Having neurological, rheumatological, or respiratory system diseases
• Being pregnant