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KMID : 1155620090040020001
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Journal of Korea CHUNA Manual Medicine for Spine & Nerves
2009 Volume.4 No. 2 p.1 ~ p.12
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The relationship between neck pain and psychological state in female office workers
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Jung Jae-Young
Kim Sung-Su
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Abstract
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Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between pain and psychological state in female office workers with neck pain.
Methods : Experimental group of 31 healthy subjects complained of neck and arm discomfort related to computer use which lasted more than 3 months in the past year and was present in the past 7 days as well as on the day of test. Outcomes were assessed by meridian-electromyography(MEMG), Neck Disability Index(NDI), Visual Analog Scale(VAS), Beck Depression Inventory(BDI), Stress Reaction Inventory(SRI), Holmes & Rahe Social Readjustment Rating Scale(SRRS).
Results : The NDI score and BDI score had a correlationship(r=0.48), and the NDI score and SRI score also had a correlationship(r=0.48), significantly. The NDI score and contraction power of upper trapezius by MEMG had a correlationship significantly, but with the other muscles the NDI score didn’t have correlationships. The NDI score and the SRI score were significantly higher in depression group(BDI score 14). The contraction power of trapezius by MEMG was significantly lower in depression group.
Conclusions : The results suggest that mental stress can be a major risk factor of neck pain in female office workers.
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KEYWORD
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Neck pain, Female office worker, Meridian-electromyograph, NDI, VAS, BDI, SRRS
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