The Effectiveness of Breathing Training in Subacute Neck Pain

Researchers will compare Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (ACBT) with ProgressiveMuscle Relaxation(PMR).Participants will be randomly divided to two groups: a study group and a control group.Both groups will receive traditional physical therapy five days a week for three weeks.The study group will receive Active Cycle of Breathing Technique and exercise three daysa week for six weeks, while the Control Group will receive Progressive Muscle Relaxationand exercise three days a week for six weeks.Participants will: ‐ Attend a total of 18 treatment sessions with a physiotherapist, 3 days a week for 6weeks. ‐ Perform home exercises twice daily. ‐ Assessments will be conducted at the beginning of the study and after treatment atweek 6.The study will also evaluate changes in pain, posture, head position, muscle strength,joint position sense, anxiety and depression, severity of insomnia, and quality of life.