Breathe away the pain: simple diaphragm training may ease stubborn neck aches
NCT ID NCT05529641
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding diaphragmatic resistance training (breathing exercises) to standard neck stabilization exercises can reduce pain and disability in people with chronic neck pain. 71 adults with neck pain lasting over 3 months did 6 weeks of home breathing exercises plus supervised neck exercises. Researchers measured pain, disability, and movement quality. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to manage chronic neck pain.
What this could mean
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Active substance
diaphragmatic resistance training and cervical stabilization exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free home exercise to ease chronic neck pain and improve movement.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (71 people) without a control group for comparison. Results may not apply to everyone with neck pain.
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Department of Physical Therapy, National Cheng Kung University
Tainan, 701, Taiwan