Muscle energy technique for short-term low back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study will test whether a gentle hands-on technique called muscle energy can help relieve short-term lower back pain caused by poor posture. If you are an adult between 18 and 40 with new back pain and no other major health issues, this trial may be a good fit.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have short-term (acute) lower back pain that is not caused by a specific injury or disease.
- Your back pain is related to poor posture.
- You have not had any lower back or pelvic surgery.
- You do not have a major health condition like arthritis, osteoporosis, or kidney failure, and you haven't had a serious fracture or car accident.
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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