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Background: The Nonspecific neck pain is defined as pain in the posterior neck between the superior nuchal line and the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra. The annual prevalence of nonspecific neck pain ranges in Industrialized countries from 27% to 48%. Although the duration and course of the pain may vary, most patients experience chronic or recurrent pain. Neck pain (NP) is a disabling musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) caused by occupation, lifestyle and age-related factors. In recent years, there has been an emerging body of knowledge on telerehabilitation (TR), a mode of delivering rehabilitation services to the patients via information and communication technology as a medium. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of isometric exercise and stretching using Telerehabilitation in adult with chronic non-specific neck pain after 4 week. Methodology: Adult of age 18-35 with chronic Non-Specific neck pain has been included in the study, pre and post evaluation has been done using outcome measure. Isometric exercises and stretching exercise done using Telerehabilitation for 3times a week for 4 consecutive week. Outcome measures: NPRS (numerical pain rating scale), Cervical ROM (Flex, Ext, RT. Side rotation, Lt. side rotation, LT. side flexion, RT. Side flexion),NDI (10 point neck disability index questioner), Cervical MMT. Results: Isometric exercise and stretching using Telerehabilitation is effective in improving strength and reducing neck disability in adult with chronic non-specific neck pain. Which was proved statistically significant [p=0.0001]. Conclusion: This study shows that isometric exercise and stretching using tele rehab is effective in reducing pain, increasing ROM, improving strength and reducing neck disability in adults with chronic non-specific neck pain. So, it is concluded that Telerehabilitation should be used as effective means for treatment of chronic non-specific neck pain.