Exercises for neck pain in desk phone workers
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining exercises that strengthen your shoulder and upper back muscles with core (abdomen and lower back) exercises can help reduce neck pain for people who work at desks. If you have ongoing neck pain from sitting at work, these exercises might make your neck feel better and improve your daily activities.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 60 years old
- You work a desk job and sit for most of your 8-hour shift, often on the phone or computer
- You have had neck pain for at least 6 months that is not just occasional
- Your neck pain is mild to moderate (not severe) and does not go down your arms
- You have not had neck surgery, fractures, or serious spine conditions
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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