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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Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon, Ortahisar, 61080, Turkey (Türkiye)
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