Core workouts may ease neck pain and improve posture

This study tested whether adding core stabilization exercises to standard physical therapy helps people with cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the neck). Forty adults with neck pain and forward head posture were split into two groups: one received only standard therapy (heat, TENS, ultrasound, manual therapy, and strengthening), while the other also did core exercises for 30 minutes, three times a week for four weeks. Researchers measured changes in the craniovertebral angle (a measure of forward head posture) and functional disability using a neck pain questionnaire.