Simple floss band may ease Post-Surgery shoulder pain

NCT ID NCT07024134

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

Summary

This study tested whether adding tissue flossing (wrapping a tight band around the shoulder) to standard nerve gliding exercises could help women with axillary web syndrome after breast cancer surgery. 155 women aged 45-65 who had a mastectomy and lymph node removal took part. Researchers measured pain, shoulder movement, and quality of life to see if the flossing technique improved recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

tissue flossing (shoulder flossing application)

What this could lead to

If effective, this approach could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce pain and improve shoulder movement after breast cancer surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial without a control group, so results may not be widely applicable. The intervention is also technique-dependent and may not work for everyone.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • faculty of physical therapy ,Cairo University

    Cairo, Egypt