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.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Nursing
Al Mansurah, Egypt
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