Effects of Deep Cervical Flexors Training On Forward Head Posture, Neck Pain and Functional Status

Inclusion Criteria: * Neck pain with or without headache, of duration more than 3 months and less than 1 year and 6 months, as identified by body discomfort chart and * Neck disability index value less than 24 (mild to moderate disability scores on NDI) * Forward head posture as identified by straight line down from external meatus falling anterior to shoulder and mid thorax. * Using computer for at least 3 hours a day for at least 4 days a week or more. Exclusion Criteria: * Ongoing or previous history of spinal fracture * Ongoing or previous history of neurological signs * Ongoing or previous history of inflammatory disease * Ongoing or previous history of spinal tumor * Ongoing or previous history of spinal infection * Ongoing or previous history of spinal cord compression * Ongoing or previous history of congenital, or acquired postural deformity * Ongoing or previous history of cervical spinal surgery * Ongoing or previous history of spinal instability