Gentle neck moves may ease tennis Players' pain

NCT ID NCT07575542

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Istinye University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding gentle spinal mobilization to a home exercise program could reduce neck pain and improve fitness in recreational tennis players. Thirty adults with mechanical neck pain were split into two groups: one did only home exercises for three weeks, and the other did the same exercises plus four sessions of spinal mobilization. Researchers measured pain, neck movement, strength, and other fitness factors before and after the program.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Maitland cervical and upper thoracic spinal mobilization
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce neck pain and improve movement for tennis players.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to all players or to people with more severe neck problems.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain toxic epidermal necrolysis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MANUAL THERAPY MECHANICAL NECK PAIN PAIN TENNIS THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istinye University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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