Neck strengthening exercises for long-term neck pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether strong, targeted neck exercises can help people with long-term neck pain. It also looks at how these exercises might affect breathing and overall neck function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 40 years old.
- You have had neck pain for more than 3 months that is not from a specific injury or condition.
- You can breathe normally (your lung function is at least 70% of what is expected for your age and size).
- You have a higher waist-to-height ratio (a measure of body shape), which is a bit above average.
- You have pain or discomfort in your neck muscles when pressed, and your neck feels sore after holding positions for a while.
- You have not had a whiplash injury, serious spine problems, autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, or any breathing disorders.
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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