Comparing exercises for round upper back posture
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of exercises—endurance training for back muscles versus shoulder blade mobilization—in people with a hunched upper back (thoracic kyphosis) and mild back pain. It will help determine which approach is more effective.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 40 years old.
- You have a hunched upper back (kyphosis) that is not due to a fixed spine problem.
- Your kyphosis angle is greater than 40 degrees on an X-ray or measurement.
- You have had upper back pain rated more than 3 out of 10 recently.
- You have not had any spinal surgery, fractures, or major trauma to your back.
- You are not pregnant and do not have osteoporosis, cancer, or autoimmune disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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