Predictive factors for neck and shoulder pain: a longitudinal study in young adults.

Study Design: A longitudinal study.

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence and incidence of neck and shoulder pain in young adults and to identify the associated and predictive factors of neck and shoulder pain based on 7-year follow-up.

Summary Of Background Data: Several work-related, psychosocial, and sociodemographic factors have been verified as being related to neck and shoulder pain in adult populations, but far fewer longitudinal studies concerning the topic have been carried out in young populations.