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Young Chinese Turn to Tree Hanging for Neck Pain Relief

4/7/2026

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The neck-hanging exercise is gaining popularity among young people in China to relieve cervical spondylosis.
It involves hanging by the head from trees, mimicking hospital cervical traction therapy.
The 2024 China Cervical Spine Health White Paper reports that 200 million Chinese have cervical spine disorders, with more than 40% under 30.
Organized sessions for young people have emerged in city parks, where participants hang from trees to relieve neck pain.

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The neck-hanging exercise is gaining popularity among young people in China to relieve cervical spondylosis.
It involves hanging by the head from trees, mimicking hospital cervical traction therapy.
The 2024 China Cervical Spine Health White Paper reports that 200 million Chinese have cervical spine disorders, with more than 40% under 30.
Organized sessions for young people have emerged in city parks, where participants hang from trees to relieve neck pain.