Strain-Counterstrain therapy for piriformis muscle pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a hands-on physical therapy technique called “strain-counterstrain” to reduce pain from the piriformis muscle. It may help people whose pain is coming from that specific muscle rather than the low back.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 65 years old
- Have a painful tender spot (trigger point) in your piriformis muscle on exam
- Be able to lay facedown (prone) for treatment
- Be able to attend 2 study sessions within the same month
- On your painful side, you should have enough hip movement: active hip flexion at least 45°; internal rotation at least 5°; external rotation at least 30°
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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