Dry needling vs. soft tissue massage for tight hamstrings
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments—dry needling and soft tissue massage—to see which works better for relieving tight hamstring muscles in people with low back pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had low back pain for at least 3 months (6 months or more is okay too).
- Your back pain is moderate, rated between 4 and 6 on a 0–10 pain scale.
- Your hamstring tightness is at least 25 degrees on a straight leg raise test.
- You are not taking blood thinners and do not have blood vessel disease.
- You are not afraid of needles or allergic to metals.
- You have not had a broken back or serious health issues like cancer or heart failure in the last 2 years.
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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