Neck exercises for female nurses with neck pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two types of neck exercises to see which works better for reducing neck pain and disability in female nurses. You may be able to join if you are a nurse with moderate neck pain and a tender spot in your upper back muscle, and haven't had treatment for it in the past month.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a female nurse between 18 and 30 years old
- You have neck pain that is mild to moderate (around a 3-5 on a 0-10 pain scale)
- You have at least one tender or tight spot in your upper back (trapezius) muscle
- You have not had any medical treatment (like therapy or injections) for your neck pain in the past month
- You are willing to take part and follow the exercise program
- You do not have any major neck or shoulder injuries, serious health conditions, or are 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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