Effects of Diaphragmatic Resistance Training in People with Chronic Neck Pain.

Launched by NATIONAL CHENG KUNG UNIVERSITY · Sep 2, 2022

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This clinical trial is looking at how a specific type of exercise called diaphragmatic resistance training can help people who suffer from chronic neck pain. Chronic neck pain is pain that lasts for more than three months and can be caused by things like long hours spent on electronic devices. The researchers believe that strengthening the diaphragm, a key muscle used for breathing, may improve neck pain and movement quality by providing better spinal stability.

To participate in this study, individuals must be experiencing neck pain that has lasted for over three months. However, those with a history of recent neck pain, certain health conditions (like respiratory or neurological disorders), or who have undergone surgery for neck issues are not eligible. If you join the trial, you can expect to take part in exercises designed to strengthen your diaphragm, which may help reduce your pain and improve your daily activities. The study is currently recruiting participants of all genders aged between 18 and 65.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Pain between nuchal line to T1 spinous process lasting over 3 months.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • First onset acute neck pain.
• • Surgery history.
• • Neurological symptoms.
• • Respiratory, psychiatric and neuromuscular disorders.
• • Smoking, pregnant, cancer.
• • Severe anemia or diabetes.
• • Core exercise in past 12 months.
• • Spine or chest deformity.
• • Body mass index (BMI) \> 30 kg/m/m.