Hands-On therapy showdown: which technique eases upper cross syndrome?
NCT ID NCT06907459
First seen Feb 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study compared two manual therapy techniques for people with upper cross syndrome—a condition causing forward head and rounded shoulders. One group received deep front facial line release, while the other got myofascial release using a special tool (IASTM). The 90 participants were adults aged 18-40, and the study measured changes in neck disability and pain intensity. The goal was to see which approach works better for easing symptoms.
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Alshaymaa Shaaban Abdelazeim
Giza, Dokki, 11351, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
Manual therapy techniques (deep front facial line release and myofascial release with IASTM)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective physical therapy approach for reducing neck disability and pain in people with upper cross syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The techniques are manual and depend on the therapist's skill, and the study does not include long-term follow-up.
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