Neck Pain in Adults with Forward Head Posture: Effects of Craniovertebral Angle and Cervical Range of Motion

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to determine whether the cranial vertebral angle (CVA) and the range of motion (ROM) was different between participants with a forward head posture (FHP), with or without pain. METHODS: = 22) groups, and pain was evaluated using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale. Logistic regression analysis indicated that the occurrence of cervical area pain was higher amongst subjects who had a decreased CVA and flexion motion. CONCLUSION: This study suggested that decreased CVA and cervical flexion range, were predictive factors for the occurrence of pain in the cervical region.