EFFECT OF SNAGS ON MECHANICAL NECK PAIN

Abstract

:  Neck pain is a rampant problem which is definitely on the increase especially during the pandemic. This pandemic has resulted in many professionals using the computers/laptops. One of the reasons of neck pain has been postural malalignment. Traditionally, there have been methods to treat the pain. There have been studies with traditional physical therapy agents.

Aim: This study is to understand the effect of SNAGS in people working from home and having neck pain.

Methods : a comparative study was done using Mulligan SNAGS versus traditional methods on 30 subjects. 15 were put into each group. Outcome measures used were VAS, Neck disability index and range of motion.

Results : SNAGS and postural advice showed better improvement than only the postural advice.

Conclusion : statistical analysis showed that SNAGS and postural advice (group B) showed better improvement in terms of reduction of pain and NDI scores and improvement in ROM as compared to postural advice group.

Keywords: Mulligan Self Mobilization, Mulligan SNAG, Joint Reposition Error, Neck Disability Index, Visual Analogue Scale