Can a simple manual therapy reshape the hump and ease neck pain?
NCT ID NCT07705841
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether the Mulligan technique, a hands-on therapy using gentle gliding movements on the spine, can improve posture, reduce pain, and increase neck and back mobility in women aged 39 to 58 with Dowager's hump (forward head posture). Participants will receive either the Mulligan technique plus standard exercises or standard exercises alone. The main outcomes measured are changes in the craniovertebral angle (a measure of head posture) and pain intensity.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Mulligan technique (a manual therapy involving sustained natural apophyseal glides for the neck and upper back)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a non-invasive way to improve posture, reduce pain, and increase neck and back mobility in women with Dowager's hump.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with 56 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technique requires a skilled therapist, and benefits may vary.
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