Diaphragm therapy for rounded upper back
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests a hands-on therapy that relaxes the diaphragm muscle to help improve posture and reduce pain in people with a rounded upper back (hyperkyphosis).
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 40 years old.
- Your kyphosis angle is between 40 and 50 degrees.
- You have pain when pressure is applied to the diaphragm area.
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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