The Effects of Posture CS and STM on Reducing Shoulder and Neck Pain in Breastfeeding Mothers

Superior University

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Shoulder Pain; Neck Pain

Treatments: Combination Product: Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises; Combination Product: Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07037056

DPT/Batch-Fall20/1003

Details and patient eligibility

About

Breastfeeding, though essential for the nourishment and development of newborns, often imposes significant musculoskeletal strain on mothers, particularly in the neck and shoulder regions. Prolonged static postures, repetitive feeding routines, and improper ergonomic positions contribute to mechanical stress, leading to chronic discomfort or pain during the postpartum period Postnatal women frequently assume awkward positions while nursing, such as forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and spinal flexion, which contribute to musculoskeletal dysfunctions . The cumulative load on the musculoskeletal and fascial systems during breastfeeding leads to muscle imbalances, myofascial tightness, and trigger point development.

Full description

Current physiotherapy interventions emphasize posture education, ergonomic training, and targeted exercises to mitigate this pain. Posture correction exercises aim to improve alignment, decrease strain on muscles and joints, and enhance motor control in the upper quarter . Soft tissue moblization a manual therapy technique targeting fascial layers, has also shown promising results in improving mobility, reducing trigger point activity, and decreasing referred pain.

Enrollment: 40 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 20 to 40 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Postpartum period of up to 12 months

Exclusion criteria

• History of trauma or cervical disc pathology
• Neurological disorders
• Previous musculoskeletal surgeries

Trial design

Primary purpose: Health Services Research

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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40 participants in 2 patient groups

Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises

Experimental group

Treatment:

Combination Product: Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises

Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization

Active Comparator group

Treatment:

Combination Product: Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization