Neck rolling shown to alter blood pressure in small study
NCT ID NCT07433543
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether foam rolling the neck could change blood pressure and improve neck movement in 24 healthy young adults. Participants used a massage roller on the right side of their neck for four short sessions. Researchers measured blood pressure, heart rate, tissue hardness, and neck flexibility before and after rolling. The goal was to see if this simple technique might have immediate effects on circulation and relaxation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- foam rolling
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple technique to help lower blood pressure or improve neck mobility.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early study in healthy young adults only. Results may not apply to people with health conditions, and the effects might be too small to matter in daily life.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Palermo
Palermo, Italy
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