International Conference on Orthopedics, Musculoskeletal Research and Innovation

TBA

Background: Excessive digital screen exposure, now averaging several hours daily, has been associated with a rising prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints, particularly neck pain among office workers and students. Non-pharmacological, exercise-based strategies may offer a practical approach for symptom reduction.

Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of basic neck mobility exercises in reducing neck pain among prolonged screen time users.

Materials and Methods: A true experimental research design was conducted among 60 participants selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected using a structured tool comprising socio-demographic variables and a validated self-administered questionnaire to assess neck pain. Participants were randomly allocated into experimental and control groups. Baseline findings indicated that most participants reported mild to moderate neck pain prior to intervention.

Results: Following implementation of basic neck mobility exercises, the experimental group demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in neck pain scores. The mean score decreased from 20.03 (SD = 8.25) in the pre-test to 15.57 (SD = 5.64) in the post-test. The proportion of mild pain increased from 23.3% to 56.7%, while moderate and severe pain decreased. In contrast, the control group showed minimal changes in mean scores and pain categories.

Conclusion: Basic neck mobility exercises are effective in reducing neck pain among prolonged screen time users and can serve as a simple, cost-effective, and non-pharmacological strategy for promoting musculoskeletal health.