Corrective exercises with and without soft tissue massage for upper crossed syndrome
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This study tests whether adding a specific type of massage (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization) to a corrective exercise program improves neck movement, strength, pain, and posture in people with upper crossed syndrome, a common postural problem with forward head and rounded shoulders.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with upper crossed syndrome.
- You have forward head posture and rounded shoulders.
- You have chronic neck pain related to poor posture.
- You have not had neck surgery or a neck fracture.
- You do not have a neurological condition, rheumatoid arthritis, or a skin condition that would prevent massage.
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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