Schroth exercise for kyphosis and chronic neck pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether an exercise program called Schroth (which strengthens back muscles) can improve your posture, reduce neck pain, and make daily activities easier. It is for people with a hunched upper back (kyphosis) and long-lasting neck pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 50 years old.
- Your upper back curve (kyphosis angle) is more than 45 degrees.
- You have had neck pain for at least 3 months, and rate it as at least 4 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You have not had treatment for postural kyphosis in the last 6 months.
- You do not have any major medical conditions like rheumatologic or metabolic disorders, and you have not had spinal surgery or trauma.
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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