Shockwave versus laser therapy for piriformis muscle pain
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two non-surgical treatments for chronic piriformis muscle syndrome, which causes buttock and leg pain. One treatment uses sound waves (radial shockwave) and the other uses laser light (low-level laser). The goal is to see which one reduces pain and improves function better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 50 years old
- You have a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 30
- You have buttock pain that may shoot down the back of your leg (sciatica-like)
- The pain is on only one side
- Your doctor has confirmed piriformis syndrome with specific physical tests (like FABER or Fair test)
- You have not had recent spine, hip, or leg surgery or fractures
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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