Myofascial release for tight hamstrings
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a gentle hands-on technique called myofascial release to help loosen tight hamstring muscles. It may be a good option if you have new hamstring tightness and haven't tried treatment before.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have a tight hamstring muscle (the back of your thigh) that makes it hard to lift your leg straight up.
- You have not had any injury or surgery on your legs in the past.
- You are coming for treatment for this tightness for the first time.
- You have not taken pain relievers or muscle relaxants in the last month.
- You do not have obesity, diabetes, or metabolic syndrome, and you are not pregnant.
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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