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This cross-sectional study assessed the relationship between aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities and health-related quality of life (HRQoL), as well as physical and mental health in neck pain-affected individuals.
Engaging in aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities enhances HRQoL and reduces physical health limitations in neck pain patients, with aerobic exercise proving especially effective.
This cross-sectional study assessed the relationship between aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities and health-related quality of life (HRQoL), as well as physical and mental health in neck pain-affected individuals.
This study utilized data from neck pain sufferers in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) dataset, covering the years 2001-2004. For determining odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI), weighted logistic regression analyses were carried out. The study focused on HRQoL, physical health (e.g., physically unhealthy days ≥14 days/month), and mental health (e.g., mentally unhealthy days ≥14 days/month). Subgroup assessments were carried out by gender, age, and screen time.
Overall, 794 patients with neck pain were incorporated, of which 504 reported good HRQoL and 290 reported poor HRQoL. Aerobic activity (OR=0.35) and muscle-strengthening activities (OR=0.50) were linked to good HRQoL. Only aerobic activity (OR=0.42) was linked with fewer physically unhealthy days. No vital link were found between aerobic or strength-building exercises and days of emotional distress.
Aerobic + muscle-strengthening activities illustrated significant trends in boosting HRQoL and minimizing days of physical and mental discomfort. Subgroup analyses revealed that the combined effect was most significant for HRQoL in those under 60 years old or over 60 years, regardless of gender, and in those with screen time either below or above 3 hours per day.
Both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities were linked to a favorable prognosis in patients with neck pain, with the impact of aerobic activity potentially being more significant.
Journal of Pain Research
Association Between Aerobic and Muscle-Strengthening Activities and Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Neck Pain: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2004
Liangliang Zhang et al.
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