Dynamic versus Static Stretching on Flexibility and Impairment in adults suffering from neck pain

Neck pain is among the most common musculoskeletal disorders.Neck pain is among the most common musculoskeletal disorders characterized by a reduced cervical range of motion (ROM), suffering pain, and suffering functional impairment. Stretching is one of the most common physical therapy techniques, yet is does not have certain comparative effectiveness of dynamic as it assumes better results than static stretching.To compare dynamic and static stretching in terms of neck pain reduction, ROM improvement, and disability level in adults with non-specific neck pain. A six-month randomized clinical trial was conducted at physiotherapy clinics in Sindh, Pakistan. Thirty participants (20–40 years) with non-specific neck pain were allocated into two groups (n=15 each): Group A (dynamic stretching + TENS/heating pad) and Group B (static stretching + TENS/heating pad). NPRS and NDI were used to assess pain and disability; data were analyzed using SPSS v24, significance set at p<0.05. Both groups showed significant improvement; dynamic stretching showed significantly greater gains (NPRS mean difference: 6.06 ± 0.13 vs. 2.33 ± 0.45; NDI mean difference: 4.36 ± 3.45 vs. 2.22 ± 3.31; p<0.05), along with greater cervical ROM improvements. Both interventions are effective, but dynamic stretching shows superior clinical effectiveness and may be preferred in rehabilitation programs.