Effect of scapular stabilization exercises on pain, posure, disability,and quality of life in chronic neck pain : An open-label randomized controlled trial.

Chronic Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletaldisorder, where patient perceives pain and discomfort around theneck region; eventually resulting in restricted neck movements. Chronic neck pain causeslimitations in activities of daily living, resulting in impaired qualityof life.  In recent years, neck pain has become awidespread chronic problem, and the problem cannot be completelyresolved; therefore, the relationship between the neck region and theshoulder, back, and scapular regions has begun to be emphasized inmany studies. There is increasing interest in scapular stabilization for patientswith chronic neck pain because of the close relationship between theneck and scapula. Despite more comprehensiverehabilitation programs being conducted for the treatment of neckpain, little is known about the potential benefits of scapularstabilization exercise on neck pain. Studies investigating the roleof the scapula on neck pain mostly focus on the acute effects ofactive or passive scapular correction neck pain. In the literature, it has been reported that scapular stabilizationexercises should be added to the treatment program, as they providemobility and functional gain in patients with neck pain.  However, the potential effects of stabilization training remainuncertain in patients with chronic neck pain. The aim of the studywas to investigate the effects of 4-week scapular stabilizationexercises along with conventional exercise on pain, posture,disability and quality of life in patients with chronic neck pain