To Evaluate the Percentage of Shoulder and Neck Pain in Gym Going Individuals: An Observational Study

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are very common among gym going individuals through there sessions. Gym going individuals do high intensity workouts which may lead to the cause of injuries and pain. Aims: To study the percentage of shoulder and neck pain gym going individuals. Methods and material: A observational study was performed on 227 gym going individuals by using outcome measures like visual analog scale, goniometry, neck disability index and shoulder assessment questioner. Results: Most participants retained near-normal range of motion; however, early signs of musculoskeletal strain were evident, particularly in specific neck and shoulder movements. These findings underscore the importance of proper training techniques, adequate recovery, and preventive strategies to minimize injury risk. Conclusion: Minimal to mild neck and shoulder discomfort was seen among gym going individuals with early signs of musculoskeletal pain were observed. Keywords: Neck pain, Shoulder pain, gym individuals.