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 Lombardy Chiropractic Clinic 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
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 boost function in patients with neck pain. (1) While the mechanisms aren't completely understood, researchers believe these exercises may assist by reducing muscle tension and promoting better posture awareness.
Another study focused particularly on patients with forward head posture—a common issue in our screen-dominated society. This research indicated that rehabilitation programs incorporating breathing interventions showed promise for managing chronic neck pain in this population. (2) When your head shifts forward from its natural alignment, it creates 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 utilization 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 Lombardy Chiropractic Clinic we often call it 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 important to have realistic expectations—breathing exercises are one component of care, not a independent fix.
To explore adding breathing exercises to your care at Lombardy Chiropractic Clinic, let's talk about how they might suit your individual needs and we'll show you the proper form during your next visit.
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