New Research Links Breathing Techniques and Neck Pain Reduction
If you're experiencing neck pain, you know how it can interfere with work, sleep, and the activities you enjoy. Chiropractic care at Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation focuses on correcting structural issues causing neck pain, and emerging research suggests that adding breathing exercises to your treatment plan may enhance your results.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SHOWS
Researchers conducted a comprehensive 2025 analysis in the Journal of Clinical Medicine to evaluate how breathing exercises impact neck pain outcomes. The study found that breathing exercises can help reduce pain intensity and improve function in patients with neck pain. (1) While the mechanisms aren't completely understood, researchers believe these exercises may help by decreasing muscle tension and pushing better posture awareness.
Another study focused particularly on patients with forward head posture—a common issue in our screen-dominated world. This research showed that rehabilitation programs incorporating breathing interventions showed promise for handling chronic neck pain in this population. (2) Forward head posture places additional strain on neck structures, and addressing breathing patterns may help offset some of these effects.
INTEGRATING MULTIPLE TREATMENT APPROACHES
Research supports the utilization of chiropractic care for a range of neck-related conditions. For example, research has documented successful treatment of cervical disc herniation with radiculopathy via flexion distraction decompression manipulation. (3) (At Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation we often refer to it as Cox® Technic!) Breathing exercises don't replace these manual therapy techniques but may add to their outcomes by addressing muscle tension and movement patterns between visits.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR CARE
The evidence suggests that breathing exercises offer a safe complement to neck pain treatment. They're simple to learn and can be done at home without special equipment. However, it's quite good to have realistic expectations—breathing exercises are one component of care, not a singular answer.
To explore adding breathing exercises to your care at Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation, let's talk about how they might fit your individual needs and we'll demonstrate the proper form during your next visit.
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