400 Section - Association of Chronic Disease and Neck Pain Intensity and Duration.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PT

Presenting Author/Autor expositor(s)

SA

Saud F. Alsubaie, Dr

Associate Professor
Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia

Objectives : Neck pain is a common problem worldwide, affecting many people and limiting their mobility and functional abilities. Previous research has not explored the relationship between chronic diseases and the severity and duration of neck pain. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between chronic diseases and the severity and duration of neck pain.

Design: This observational, cross-sectional study was conducted in a community-based setting in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected through a participant survey. Participants were asked whether they had experienced neck pain in the past year, its severity (on a scale of 0 to 10), and its duration in days. Participants were also asked whether they had any chronic disease. Logistic regression was used to analyze the relationship between pain intensity, duration, and the presence of chronic conditions, while also considering the potential influence of age and gender.

Results:

A total of 2,493 adults with new or recurrent neck pain within the past 12 months participated (aged 18 years and older, mean age 32.94 ± 11.34, 61.1% female). Of those, 395 participants had a chronic condition. Having one or more chronic diseases was statistically significantly associated with increased neck pain intensity (p < 0.001) and prolonged pain duration (p < 0.022). Specifically, arthritis and hypothyroidism were statistically significantly associated with increased pain intensity (p < 0.002), while arthritis alone was statistically significantly associated with increased pain duration (p < 0.001). Regarding gender differences: Neck pain severity did not differ between males and females (p = 0.083), but duration of pain was longer in females (mean 50.5 days) compared to males (mean 34.9 days) (p < 0.001).

Conclusion:

The presence of chronic diseases was associated with increased neck pain severity and duration. Furthermore, the duration of neck pain was found to be significantly longer in females.