Exercise vs. trigger point therapy for low back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for nonspecific low back pain: myofascial exercises (stretching and strengthening) and trigger point therapy (pressing on muscle knots). It aims to see which approach better reduces pain and improves function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had low back pain for more than 6 weeks that is not linked to a specific injury or disease.
- Your average back pain in the past week has been at least a 3 out of 10.
- You have at least 6 tender muscle knots (trigger points) in your lower back and hip muscles.
- You have weakness or tightness in at least 6 muscle groups in your lower body.
- You are willing and able to attend treatment sessions and do exercises at home.
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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