Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Respiratory Strength in Chronic Neck Pain

Group A was control group and the patients received Conventional treatment protocol for 4 weeks which included 3 sessions per week. Patients received hot pack for 15 min and TENS (Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation) for 10 min. After that Cervical isometric exercises will be performed in sitting (10sec hold,10 to 15 reps)

"Group B was experimental group and received baseline physiotherapy treatment in addition to Cervical Stabilization exercises. Pillow was placed beneath cervical spine in supine position and guided patients to nod head as though they said 'yes' and asked them to hold for 10 seconds. 10 repetitions were done before progressing to the next target level.~4 weeks (3 sessions per week)~* Hot pack: 10 min~* TENS: 10 min~* Cervical isometric exercises in sitting (10sec hold,10 to 15 reps)~* Cervical Stabilization exercises (10 sec hold, 10 reps)~On eligible participants baseline assessment was taken on day 1, post intervention assessment was taken at the end of 4th week."