Stretching study for low back pain relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two stretching techniques for a condition called quadratus lumborum syndrome, which causes low back or hip pain. Researchers want to see which type of muscle stretch works better to relieve pain and improve movement.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You have had back or hip pain for at least 3 months, rating 8 or less on a 0-10 pain scale.
- Your pain improves when you lie down on your back.
- You must have at least 2 signs of muscle tightness in a specific low back muscle (like tenderness or a tight band).
- You have not had surgery on your leg, hip, or pelvis.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or using an IUD, and you are not taking psychiatric medications.
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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