A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Hyvänlaatuisen niskakivun hoito perusterveydenhuollossa (2019)
Treatment of benign neck pain in primary health care

Karppinen, J., Laimi, K., Holopainen, R., Lausmaa, M., Paukkunen, M., Simula, A. S., & Arokoski, J. (2019). Hyvänlaatuisen niskakivun hoito perusterveydenhuollossa. Lääkärilehti, 74(44), 2512-2516. https://www.laakarilehti.fi/tieteessa/kaytannot/hyvanlaatuisen-niskakivun-hoito-perusterveydenhuollossa/

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Publication details

All authors or editors: Karppinen, Jaro; Laimi, Katri; Holopainen, Riikka; Lausmaa, Mikko; Paukkunen, Maija; Simula, Anna Sofia; Arokoski, Jari

Journal or series: Lääkärilehti

ISSN: 0039-5560

eISSN: 2489-7434

Publication year: 2019

Volume: 74

Issue number: 44

Pages range: 2512-2516

Publisher: Suomen lääkäriliitto

Publication country: Finland

Publication language: Finnish

Persistent website address: https://www.laakarilehti.fi/tieteessa/kaytannot/hyvanlaatuisen-niskakivun-hoito-perusterveydenhuollossa/

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Delayed open access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/93166

Additional information: TIETEESSÄ | käytännöt

Abstract

Benign non-specific neck pain is a highly prevalent complaint. The aim of clinical examinations and patient interviews is to recognize not only the potential specific, serious causes of pain but also the factors that maintain or prolong neck pain, such as work-related factors, adverse lifestyles and psychosocial factors. The short version of the Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire enables the identification of patients at an increased risk of work disability. Patient information, which should be based on individualized assessment of pain-provoking factors, and active therapeutic exercise are the cornerstones of neck pain treatment, whereas passive modalities have no long-term efficacy. A good, empathetic therapeutic alliance supports recovery and helps decrease pain-related fear. Neck pain patients are usually treated in primary health care, and those with work disability need to be evaluated in occupational health care.

Keywords: nape of the neck; pain; chronic pain; diagnostics; conservative treatment; rehabilitation; physical training; exercise therapy; patient care relationship; interaction

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Preliminary JUFO rating: 1