Massage or stretch? new study tackles new Moms' neck pain

NCT ID NCT07261605

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested two non-drug treatments—tui na massage and a gentle stretching technique called positional release—for neck pain in new mothers. Sixty women with postpartum neck pain took part. The goal was to see which method better reduced pain and disability, and improved muscle function.

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Locations

  • Kerolous ishak shehata kelini

    Cairo, Egypt

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