Neck exercises for longstanding neck pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two different neck exercise programs to see which one is better at reducing fat buildup in neck muscles, which can be linked to pain. If you have chronic neck pain, these exercises might help improve muscle health and reduce pain.
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Who can take part
- You have ongoing neck pain for at least 3 months.
- Your neck pain causes at least mild to moderate difficulty with daily activities.
- Your pain level is between 2 and 8 on a 0–10 scale.
- You have not had spine surgery or a neck injury.
- You have not been doing a neck exercise program in the last 3 months.
- You do not have arm pain, numbness, or weakness, and no other spine problems.
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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