UPPER CROSS SYNDROME
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Simple nerve exercises may fix rounded shoulders and forward head posture
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether neural mobilization (nerve gliding exercises) can help people with Upper Cross Syndrome, a condition involving forward head, rounded shoulders, and a curved upper back. Sixty adults aged 20 to 50 with mild to moderate pain completed the trial. Researcher…
Matched conditions: UPPER CROSS SYNDROME
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:16 UTC
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Which exercise works better for rounded shoulders and neck pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two exercise approaches—PNF stretching and a comprehensive corrective exercise program—in 38 adults with upper cross syndrome (a common postural problem causing neck and shoulder pain). The goal was to see which method better reduces pain, improves function, and…
Matched conditions: UPPER CROSS SYNDROME
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Can 'Ocean Breath' fix tech neck? small study tests breathing exercise for slouched students
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether adding a breathing technique called ujjayi pranayama (ocean breath) to osteopathic manipulative treatment could improve lung function and physical ability in college students with upper cross syndrome—a condition from poor posture caused by too much s…
Matched conditions: UPPER CROSS SYNDROME
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Hands-On therapy showdown: which technique eases upper cross syndrome?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two manual therapy techniques for people with upper cross syndrome—a condition causing forward head and rounded shoulders. One group received deep front facial line release, while the other got myofascial release using a special tool (IASTM). The 90 participan…
Matched conditions: UPPER CROSS SYNDROME
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New study compares muscle-balancing techniques for desk workers' neck and shoulder pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two treatments for upper cross syndrome, a common muscle imbalance from poor posture. Sixty adults with neck, shoulder, or upper back pain and fatigue took part. One group used Janda's approach (stretching tight muscles and strengthening weak ones), while the ot…
Matched conditions: UPPER CROSS SYNDROME
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Study reveals link between slouching and jaw pain in young adults
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 27 university students to see if a common postural problem called Upper Cross Syndrome (forward head and rounded shoulders) is linked to jaw pain and dysfunction (TMD). Researchers measured posture angles and jaw movement in a single session. No treatment was…
Matched conditions: UPPER CROSS SYNDROME
Sponsor: Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:52 UTC