Neck pain relief: which exercise works better for 'Text Neck'?
NCT ID NCT07317999
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two exercise programs—scapular retraction exercises and the McKenzie method—in 116 university students with forward head posture. Over eight weeks, participants did 20-minute sessions three times a week. The goal was to see which approach better improved neck alignment, reduced pain, and lessened disability.
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Active substance
scapular retraction exercises and McKenzie method exercises
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple, non-drug exercise program to improve posture and reduce neck pain in young adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no blinding, so results may not apply to other groups. Exercise adherence and individual differences could affect outcomes.
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Faculty of Nursing
Al Mansurah, Egypt