Simple shoulder blade moves may soothe stiff necks
NCT ID NCT07083570
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether repositioning the shoulder blade (scapula) can reduce neck pain and improve movement in people with chronic neck pain and scapular dysfunction. 78 adults were randomly assigned to active repositioning, passive repositioning, or a sham (fake) procedure. Researchers measured pain, range of motion, and sensitivity immediately after and 30 minutes later.
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School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao
Phayao, Changwat Phayao, 56000, Thailand
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