Core workouts may ease chronic neck pain, small study finds

This study tested whether adding core stabilization exercises to standard physical therapy helps people with cervical radiculopathy (nerve-related neck pain). Forty adults with neck pain and forward head posture were split into two groups: one received only standard therapy, the other added core exercises. Researchers measured changes in neck angle and daily function. The goal was to see if strengthening the core could improve neck symptoms and posture.