Study reveals link between slouching and jaw pain in young adults
NCT ID NCT07456748
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 27 university students to see if a common postural problem called Upper Cross Syndrome (forward head and rounded shoulders) is linked to jaw pain and dysfunction (TMD). Researchers measured posture angles and jaw movement in a single session. No treatment was given. The goal was to better understand how posture and jaw health might be connected.
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University of Healt Sciences, Gülhane Faculty ofHealth Sciences
Ankara, Ankara, 06018, Turkey (Türkiye)
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