Simple rib and diaphragm techniques may offer Drug-Free neck pain relief
NCT ID NCT07133646
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested two hands-on techniques—rib mobilization and diaphragm release—in 100 adults with non-specific neck pain. The goal was to see if improving ribcage and diaphragm movement could reduce pain and increase neck mobility. Participants received these manual therapies, and their pain levels and range of motion were measured before and after treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Rib mobilization and diaphragm release techniques
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these manual therapy techniques could provide a simple, drug-free way to reduce neck pain and improve mobility.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial without a control group, so results may not be widely applicable. Benefits may vary by individual.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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faculty of physical therapy ,Cairo University
Cairo, 11311, Egypt
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