Deep breaths for back pain: simple breathing technique tested as pain reliever

NCT ID NCT07683273

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether adding diaphragmatic breathing exercises to standard posture and core stabilization training can reduce pain, improve body awareness, and affect heart health in women with chronic non-specific neck and upper back pain. Participants are divided into two groups: one does posture and core exercises alone, while the other adds breathing exercises twice a week for eight weeks. The goal is to see if this simple addition provides extra relief beyond exercise alone.

What this could mean

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Active substance
diaphragmatic breathing exercises
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage chronic neck and back pain in women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The added benefit of breathing exercises over standard training alone may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Back Pain Neck Pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karadeniz Technical University

    Trabzon, Ortahisar, 61080, Turkey (Türkiye)

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