Can simple exercises fix your rounded shoulders and neck pain?
NCT ID NCT07628413
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two types of exercises—Egoscue and Feldenkrais—for treating upper cross syndrome, a common postural problem that causes neck and shoulder pain. Researchers will enroll 48 adults aged 25 to 45 with chronic neck pain and poor posture. Participants will do one of the two exercise programs plus standard therapy for four weeks, and the team will measure changes in pain, posture, and daily function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Egoscue exercises and Feldenkrais exercises
- What this could lead to
- If one exercise method proves better, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease neck pain and improve posture for people with upper cross syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises require consistent practice, and benefits may vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rabiya Noor
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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