Limited studies exist but mechanism is scientifically plausible
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RCT evidence supports stretching programs for short-term reductions in pain/disability in chronic neck pain. UT stretching has duration-response data.
Evidence Type: RCTs
Short-term pain/disability improvements.
May improve shoulder/neck posture appearance.
Reduces myofascial sensitivity and may improve cervical lateral flexion/rotation tolerance when UT is hypertonic.
Stretching alone rarely fixes 'tech neck' posture drivers. If UT is guarding due to cervical instability, aggressive stretching may backfire.
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