A new physiotherapy combo may soothe breastfeeding Moms' back pain

This trial tests whether adding hands-on thoracic spine mobilization to a program of scapular stabilization exercises provides more relief from upper back pain in breastfeeding mothers than exercises alone. Seventy mothers with moderate upper back pain will be split into two groups, both doing the exercises three times a week for eight weeks, with one group also receiving mobilization from a physiotherapist. Pain, mobility, and daily function will be measured at the start, at week four, and at week eight to see if the combined approach offers greater improvement.