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A Study To Compare The Effects Of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides And Suboccipital Release Technique Combined With Conventional Exercises On Pain And Functional Disability Among Subjects With Mechanical Neck Pain In The Adult Population

Author(s) Dr. Aditi Sharma, Dr. Vijayshree Singh, Dr. Nishant Thakur
Country India
Abstract Background: Among diverse neck pain, Mechanical neck pain is the most common type, with pain confined to the posterior aspect of the neck. The SNAG's basic principle of clinical management is the immediate cessation of pain and an increase in range of motion (ROM). In contrast, the Suboccipital release technique is proven to be effective in reducing functional disabilities and pain. Review of literature showed that there is a lack of evidence to allow conclusions to be drawn about the effectiveness of SNAGs when compared with the Suboccipital release technique for relieving mechanical neck pain and decreasing functional disability.
Methods: A minimum of 45 subjects, including both males and females, were selected for the study as per the inclusion and exclusion criteria between the age groups of 19-28 years. To assess pain intensity and functional disability, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Neck disability index (NDI) were used, respectively.
Results: Results revealed a significant reduction in pain and functional disability across all groups; however, the SNAGs group exhibited the most substantial improvement. Statistical analysis confirmed that SNAGs produced greater reductions in both VAS and NDI Scores compared to the Suboccipital Release Technique and the control group (p<0.05).
Conclusion: SNAGs are superior to the Suboccipital Release Technique in reducing neck pain and associated disability. Integrating SNAGs into standard physiotherapy protocols may enhance clinical outcomes.
Keywords Keywords: Mechanical Neck Pain, SNAGs, Suboccipital Release
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-07-16
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.51137
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9tz4s
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