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ArticlePain research & management2026

Prevalence and Determinants of Neck and Shoulder Pain Among Saudi Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Mohammad A Jareebi, Yazeed Bader Abutaleb, Sultan Sayil Ghazi Aldalbahi, Adel Ali Alharfi, Faisal Mayudh Althobaiti, Lama Mohammad Barnawi, Noura Mohammed Alateeq, Hajer Othman Alrabea, Ibrahim A Hakami, Majed A Ryani and 5 more

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Mohammad A JareebiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia, jazanu.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4525-1191
Yazeed Bader AbutalebDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia, jazanu.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7960-9354
Sultan Sayil Ghazi AldalbahiDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Shaqra University, Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia, su.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1003-5681
Adel Ali AlharfiDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Tabuk University, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, ut.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7038-5519
Faisal Mayudh AlthobaitiDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Tabuk University, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, ut.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7379-5224
Lama Mohammad BarnawiDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Tabuk University, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, ut.edu.sa.
Noura Mohammed AlateeqDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Almaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, um.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5642-4530
Hajer Othman AlrabeaDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Almaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, um.edu.sa.
Ibrahim A HakamiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Dawadmi College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia, su.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9795-477X
Majed A RyaniDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia, jazanu.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1457-3064
Ahmed A BahriDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia, jazanu.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5849-6238
Yahya A MaslamaniPublic Health Authority-Southern Sector, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7241-7222
Ali Abdullah MasmaliRadiology Department, King Fahd Central Hospital, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulwahab A AqeeliDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia, jazanu.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0841-6724
Mohammed AlasmariOrthopaedic Surgery Department, Majmaah University, Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia, mu.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5388-7579

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNeck and/or shoulder pain (NSP) represents a significant public health burden worldwide. However, nationally representative data from Saudi Arabia remain limited as most existing studies have focused on specific occupational groups or localized populations. This study examines the prevalence, determinants, and risk factors of NSP among Saudi adults. MATERIALS AND

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted between May and September 2024 among 2171 adults across Saudi Arabia. Data were collected from participants aged ≥ 18 years using a structured, validated questionnaire assessing NSP prevalence, sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle factors, and comorbidities.

resultAmong 2171 participants (mean age of 29 ± 12), 54% were females. The overall point prevalence of neck pain was 39.1%, while shoulder pain affected 38.6% of participants. Higher odds of neck pain were associated with use of electronic devices (OR = 1.82, p = 0.003), occupational tasks with extended standing (OR = 1.53, p = 0.003), and history of trauma (OR = 2.52, p < 0.001). Shoulder pain was associated with prolonged use of electronic devices (OR = 2.14, p < 0.001) and history of trauma (OR = 4.77, p < 0.001). Notably, regular exercise and male sex were protective against both neck pain and shoulder pain compared to females.

conclusionNSP is common among Saudi adults and linked to modifiable lifestyle and work-related factors, underscoring the need for prevention, ergonomic measures, and regular pain management. Long-term studies are needed to evaluate its impact and treatment outcomes.

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Neck PainShoulder PainAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk FactorsSaudi ArabiaSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adultelectronic device useneck painNSP prevalencerisk factorsSaudi Arabiashoulder pain

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