Gentle neck stretches may fix 'text neck' posture
NCT ID NCT05642130
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a muscle energy technique—a gentle stretch-and-contract method—on 60 young adults with forward head posture. The goal was to see if it could improve head and shoulder angles. Participants did not have neck or shoulder pain. The results could point to a simple, non-invasive way to correct poor posture.
What this could mean
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Active substance
muscle energy technique (a type of gentle stretching and contracting for neck muscles)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve posture and reduce discomfort from forward head posture.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 60 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the technique may not work for all cases of forward head posture.
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Locations
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Cairo University
Giza, Egypt