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

NCT07037056 | Active Not Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: DPT/Batch-Fall20/1003
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Shoulder Pain; Neck Pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

  The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is an 11-point scale used to measure pain intensity, ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable).

  6 Month

• Neck Disability Index (NDI)

  The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a questionnaire used to assess how neck pain affects a person's daily life and disability. It consists of 10 items, each scored on a 0-5 scale, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 50. A higher score indicates greater perceived disability due to neck pain

  6 Months

• Breastfeeding self efficacy scale

  All items are preceded by the phrase ''I can always'' and rated on a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (not at all confident) to 5 (always confident). Total scores range from 14 to 70, with higher scores reflecting more significant levels of breastfeeding self-efficacy

  6 months

Study Arms (2)

Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises

EXPERIMENTAL

Combination Product: Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises

Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Combination Product: Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization

Interventions

Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Physiotherapy exercises of Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises for shoulder and neck pain

Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises

Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Physiotherapy exercises of Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization Exercises for shoulder and neck pain

Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Postpartum period of up to 12 months

You may not qualify if:

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Superior University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Lahore City

Lahore, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Shoulder Pain; Neck Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Arthralgia; Joint Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 17, 2025
• First Posted: June 25, 2025
• Study Start: March 4, 2025
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2025
• Study Completion: September 30, 2025
• Last Updated: June 25, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)