Physical therapy for neck pain and posture improvement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares different physical therapy techniques to improve neck posture and reduce pain in people with myofascial pain syndrome. It may help if you have mild to moderate neck pain from muscle knots and are open to physiotherapy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 40 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome, which causes muscle knots and neck pain.
- Your symptoms are mild to moderate (not severe).
- You are willing to attend scheduled physiotherapy sessions.
- You have not had neck or head surgery, and you are not pregnant.
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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