Abstract
Conclusion: Majority of the females cover their head with the accessories and these accessories causes the harmful effects on musculoskeletal system, contributing to neck pain. (Rawal Med J Results: Out of 747 participants, 393(50.2%) 202;45:71-73). females were covering their head with modern hijab. Type of head cover daily duration of hijab were significantly associated with stiffness or discomfort in neck, restriction with movement, pain and stiffness in head and neck region and relief from pain after removal of hijab (p<0.05). Intensity of pain, sleeping and pain, symptoms duration, carrying and reading or watching TV did not show any significant relationship with the type of head cover (p<0.05). Methodology: A total of 747 females participated from 4 different Universities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad were included in the study. The study duration was 6 months from January to June 2017. Northwick questionnaire for neck pain was used to assess the neck pain intensity, symptoms, numbness, impact on daily activities and social life. Statistical analysis was done on SPSS version 21.

Sania Khawar Kiyani, Fouzia Batool, Saba Nawaz, Mir Arif Hussain, Amna Yaseen. (2020) Frequency of neck pain in modern hijab wearing females in twin cities, , Volume 45, Issue-1.
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