Initial neck exercises for forward head posture and pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests if initial neck exercises can improve how well you sense your neck's position (proprioception) and reduce pain in people with forward head posture and chronic neck pain.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 40 years old
- You have had neck pain for more than 3 months
- Your head posture shows a forward curve less than 50 degrees
- Your neck pain is rated more than 3 on a 0 to 10 scale
- You have some active tender spots (trigger points) in your upper shoulder and neck muscles
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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