Breathing exercises for neck and upper back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether diaphragmatic breathing exercises can help reduce chronic, non-specific neck and upper back pain. If you have this type of pain that is not caused by an injury or disease, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You have neck or upper back pain that has lasted at least 3 months with no clear cause
- Your average pain in the past week was at least 3 out of 10 on a standard pain scale
- You have not had physical therapy for your pain in the last 3 months
- You are not a regular smoker or a heavy drinker
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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