Is a specific exercise program targeting lower deep neck extensors more effective than a general neck extensor program for chronic idiopathic neck pain in women?
Chronic idiopathic neck pain is a common problem, especially in women. Structural and functional impairments of the cervical extensor muscles have been demonstrated in people with neck pain. Therefore, exercise programs that target the neck extensor muscles have been suggested as a treatment option. In 2022, Giménez-Costa et al. conducted a study to compare the effects of a specific lower deep neck extensors (SLDNE) exercise … Continue reading Is a specific exercise program targeting lower deep neck extensors more effective than a general neck extensor program for chronic idiopathic neck pain in women?