Abstract

Neck pain is felt in the muscles and structures of the back of the neck or shoulders, without involving nerve issues or serious conditions like tumors, fractures, or infections. Factors like sitting for long periods, poor posture, repetitive tasks, workrelated stress, and job strain can contribute to neck pain. These factors combine biological and psychosocial elements, including physical, emotional, and social aspects. Certain jobs, such as dentistry, nursing, office work, computer users have high rates of neck pain, it is essential to recognize the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions in pain management. This manuscript comprehensively reviews the literature examining the effectiveness of Physiotherapy interventions in reducing neck pain. A thorough search of literature database was conducted to identify relevant articles published between 2013 and 2023. Six studies were selected for analysis, illustrating various interventions for neck pain. Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and optimal physiotherapy treatment strategies presenting with neck pain.

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