Simple muscle tricks may ease computer neck pain
NCT ID NCT06918535
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether two simple techniques—progressive muscle relaxation (tensing and relaxing muscles) and muscle energy technique (gentle muscle stretching)—can reduce neck pain and disability in people who use computers for 6+ hours daily. Sixty adults with chronic neck pain will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods for 12 sessions over 2 weeks. The goal is to see which approach better eases pain and improves movement.
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Active substance
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique and Muscle Energy Technique
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward simple, drug-free exercises to reduce neck pain and disability in people who sit at computers for long hours.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants and a short 2-week follow-up. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be modest or temporary.
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Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
RECRUITINGKarachi, Sindh, 74200, Pakistan
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