Headaches and neck pain in farmers.
The Australian journal of rural health, vol.5, no.1, pp.2-5, 1997 (Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 5 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 1997
- Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1440-1584.1997.tb00226.x
- Journal Name: The Australian journal of rural health
- Journal Indexes: Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.2-5
- Istanbul Gelisim University Affiliated: No
Abstract
The prevalence of headache and neck pain in farmers was determined by use of a questionnaire. Information about activities which increased the symptoms and about the treatments sought was also recorded. Results showed that 77.7% of farmers experienced neck pain and 79.2% experienced headache. Driving a tractor was the activity which was most frequently described as increasing symptoms in both conditions. While driving a tractor, farmers are exposed to whole-body vibration and assume a rotated neck posture. The contribution of these factors to the development of headache and neck pain is discussed.