Evaluation of neck pain in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) patients use extensively supplementary respiratory muscles such as trapezium and scalenes in order to facilitate ventilation. These situations cause pain restricting by the upper body mobility neck movements. This study was conducted investigate presence of individuals with COPD compare it healthy individuals. The included sixty-two COPD(COPD group) volunteer subjects(control group). Visual Analog Scale(VAS) determine intensity were used. Severity disability level effects on daily life evaluated Neck Disability Index Nordic Musculoskeletal System Questionnaire. Chest assessed circumference measurement. VAS group higher than control (p