Can dry cupping and muscle energy fix rounded shoulders and forward head posture?
NCT ID NCT07654543
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether combining dry cupping therapy with muscle energy technique improves posture and reduces disability in adults with upper crossed syndrome—a condition marked by forward head posture and rounded shoulders. Participants receive either the combined therapy or one of the treatments alone over eight weeks. The study measures changes in neck disability, head angle, and shoulder position.
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Active substance
dry cupping therapy and muscle energy technique
What this could lead to
If effective, this combination therapy could offer a non-drug approach to improve posture and reduce neck disability in people with upper crossed syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with 76 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapies are manual and may not work for all individuals.
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Locations
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Cairo University
Giza, Egypt