Neck pain relief: which exercise works best for forward head posture?
NCT ID NCT07317999
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tested two exercise programs—scapular retraction exercises and the McKenzie method—in 116 university students with forward head posture. Both groups did their assigned exercises for 20 minutes, three times a week for eight weeks. The goal was to see which approach better improved neck alignment and reduced pain and disability.
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Faculty of Nursing
Al Mansurah, Egypt
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