An interesting study in European Spine Journal. 2007 May; 16(5): 679–686. sheds some light on risk factors for neck pain. By observing the results, we can see some trends for those of us who are at risk and take some measures to help prevent neck pain or use as a guide for intervention.
A total of 45.5% of the population studied reported neck pain in the past 12 months, of which 18.1% complaint of continuous neck pain. A total of 64.3% of the patients reported that there was a relation between their current job and the neck complaints. A total of 56.2% even mentioned that their complaints started during the current job. A total of 10.2% reported sick leave due to neck complaints. The work place and equipment were adapted in 24% of the patients due to neck pain. Work time was changed due to the same reason.
