Rib Mobilization and Posture Exercises for Upper Crossed Syndrome
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining rib mobilization (hands-on therapy to improve rib movement) with posture-correction exercises can reduce neck pain and improve posture in people with upper crossed syndrome (a postural condition causing rounded shoulders and forward head tilt). It may help you understand if this combination therapy works better than standard treatment.
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Who can take part
- Age 20–45 years
- Forward head posture (confirmed by measurement) and clinically diagnosed upper crossed syndrome
- Neck pain or discomfort for at least 4 weeks, with pain rated as moderate (not mild, not severe)
- No recent spine surgery, disc herniation, nerve damage, or structural spine deformities
- No systemic arthritis, balance problems, or conditions that contraindicate hands-on therapy
- Willing to stop similar therapy for at least 3 months and avoid pain medications during the study
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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