New Research Links Breathing Techniques and Neck Pain Reduction
If neck pain is affecting your daily life, you're familiar with how it limits your movement and disrupts everyday tasks. Chiropractic care at Aaron Chiropractic Clinic focuses on correcting structural issues causing neck pain, and emerging research indicates that adding breathing exercises to your treatment plan may enhance your results.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SHOWS
A 2025 study in the Journal of Clinical Medicine assessed multiple clinical trials to assess whether breathing exercises effectively reduce neck pain. The study found that breathing exercises can help lower pain intensity and improve function in patients with neck pain. (1) While the mechanisms are not fully understood, researchers believe these exercises may assist by decreasing muscle tension and promoting better posture awareness.
Another study focused specifically on patients with forward head posture—a common issue in our screen-dominated world. This research showed that rehabilitation programs integrating breathing interventions showed promise for managing chronic neck pain in this population. (2) When your head shifts forward from its natural alignment, it puts extra stress on the muscles, ligaments, and joints of the neck, and correcting your breathing mechanics may help decrease this burden.
INTEGRATING MULTIPLE TREATMENT APPROACHES
Research supports the use of chiropractic care for a range of neck-related conditions. For example, research has documented successful treatment of cervical disc herniation with radiculopathy using flexion distraction decompression manipulation. (3) (At Aaron Chiropractic Clinic we often refer to it as Cox® Technic!) Breathing exercises don't take the place of these manual therapy techniques but may complement them by addressing muscle tension and movement patterns between visits.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR CARE
The evidence suggests that breathing exercises are a low-risk addition to neck pain treatment. They're simple to learn and can be done at home without special equipment. However, it's important to have realistic expectations—breathing exercises are one component of care, not a independent fix.
If you are interested in incorporating breathing exercises into your chiropractic treatment plan, we can talk about whether this approach makes sense for your specific condition and show you proper techniques during your next visit.
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