Laser acupuncture for neck and shoulder pain in breastfeeding moms
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This trial tests whether laser acupuncture can safely reduce neck and shoulder pain in breastfeeding women. If you are a new mom with ongoing pain in these areas, this study might offer a drug-free option.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be a breastfeeding woman with neck and shoulder pain
- Have a body mass index (BMI) under 30
- Be a first-time or second- or third-time mother
- Be 6 weeks to 1 year after giving birth
- Not have taken any pain treatments or physical therapy in the past month
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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