Background: With the rapid growth of computer technology, many professionals now spend long hours at their desks, which has led to a common issue—neck pain. Poor ergonomics, such as improper screen placement and bad posture, contribute significantly to this problem. Neck pain is widespread, affecting between 21% to 75% of computer users globally. In India, the prevalence can be as high as 85%. Isometric exercises, which strengthen neck muscles without altering their length, have been suggested as an effective remedy to reduce this discomfort. Materials and Methods: This study used a quantitative approach to evaluate the impact of isometric exercises on neck pain among computer professionals. Conducted at Tech Parks, Bengaluru, the research followed a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. Sixty computer professionals suffering from neck pain were selected through purposive sampling. Data collection involved two sections: the first gathered demographic details (age, gender, education, etc.), and the second assessed pain levels using a numeric pain rating scale before and after the intervention. The pain levels were categorized into no pain, mild pain, moderate pain, and severe pain. Results: The study revealed a significant improvement in pain levels post-intervention. Before the exercises, 33.33% of participants had severe pain, and 46.67% had moderate pain. After the exercises, no one reported severe pain, and only 16.67% had moderate pain. The proportion of participants with no pain increased to 20% from 3.33%, and those with mild pain rose to 63.33% from 16.67%. The average pain score dropped from 5.13 to 1.96, indicating a substantial reduction in discomfort. Conclusion: The findings suggest that isometric exercises are highly effective in reducing neck pain among computer professionals. Despite variations in factors like gender and working hours, the exercises significantly alleviated pain, improving participants' overall comfort. Incorporating these exercises into daily routines can be a practical solution for managing and preventing neck pain related to prolonged computer use.

Keywords: Isometric exercises, neck pain, computer professionals, ergonomic intervention, pain reduction

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Background: With the rapid growth of computer technology, many professionals now spend long hours at their desks, which has led to a common issue—neck pain. Poor ergonomics, such as improper screen placement and bad posture, contribute significantly to this problem. Neck pain is widespread, affecting between 21% to 75% of computer users globally. In India, the prevalence can be as high as 85%. Isometric exercises, which strengthen neck muscles without altering their length, have been suggested as an effective remedy to reduce this discomfort. Materials and Methods: This study used a quantitative approach to evaluate the impact of isometric exercises on neck pain among computer professionals. Conducted at Tech Parks, Bengaluru, the research followed a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. Sixty computer professionals suffering from neck pain were selected through purposive sampling. Data collection involved two sections: the first gathered demographic details (age, gender, education, etc.), and the second assessed pain levels using a numeric pain rating scale before and after the intervention. The pain levels were categorized into no pain, mild pain, moderate pain, and severe pain. Results: The study revealed a significant improvement in pain levels post-intervention. Before the exercises, 33.33% of participants had severe pain, and 46.67% had moderate pain. After the exercises, no one reported severe pain, and only 16.67% had moderate pain. The proportion of participants with no pain increased to 20% from 3.33%, and those with mild pain rose to 63.33% from 16.67%. The average pain score dropped from 5.13 to 1.96, indicating a substantial reduction in discomfort. Conclusion: The findings suggest that isometric exercises are highly effective in reducing neck pain among computer professionals. Despite variations in factors like gender and working hours, the exercises significantly alleviated pain, improving participants' overall comfort. Incorporating these exercises into daily routines can be a practical solution for managing and preventing neck pain related to prolonged computer use.

Keywords: Isometric exercises, neck pain, computer professionals, ergonomic intervention, pain reduction

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