Graston vs Active Release for low back pain in women
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This study compares two non-surgical hand techniques (Graston tool and Active Release Technique) to see which works better for reducing low back pain in women. If you have had low back pain for at least 3 months, you may be able to join and get free treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 25 and 50 years old.
- You have had low back pain for at least 3 months that is not from a specific cause (like a disc problem or arthritis).
- Your leg pain (behind the knee) is moderate – between 3 and 7 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- Your back pain has a moderate impact on daily life (score 20–60 out of 100 on a disability questionnaire).
- You have not had any leg injury, knee/hip surgery, or hamstring strain in the last 3 months.
- You are not pregnant, do not have inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis), and are not allergic to heat packs.
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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