Simple nerve stretches may fix rounded shoulders and forward head
NCT ID NCT07017738
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding nerve mobilization (gentle stretching of nerves) to corrective exercises helps people with upper cross syndrome — a common postural problem with forward head, rounded shoulders, and a curved upper back. Sixty adults aged 20 to 50 took part. Researchers measured changes in posture angles and pain using photos and questionnaires.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- neural mobilization (a manual therapy technique) plus corrective exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve posture and reduce pain in people with upper cross syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 60 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits may be modest or not last long.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo University
Giza, Egypt
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