Desk warriors rejoice: simple towel trick may beat neck pain
NCT ID NCT07387016
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two easy home treatments for chronic neck pain in 40 computer professionals aged 25-45. One group used a towel to gently move their neck (self-SNAG), while the other did strengthening exercises with elastic bands. Both groups also got posture tips. The goal was to see which method reduced pain and improved daily function better over six weeks.
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Prakash Institute of Physiotherapy Rehabililation and Allied Medical Sciences
Greater Noida, Utter Pradesh, 201315, India
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