Breathing exercises vs. manual therapy for forward head posture
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This study compares two non-drug treatments—special breathing exercises and hands-on manual therapy—to see which works better for fixing forward head posture and reducing neck pain in university students.
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Who can take part
- You are a university student between 18 and 28 years old.
- You have forward head posture (head sits forward of your shoulders).
- Your neck pain is mild to moderate (0 to 6 on a 0–10 scale).
- You have not had neck surgery or been diagnosed with a neck disc problem.
- You do not have a neurological disorder or severe musculoskeletal pain.
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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