Stretching vs. Dry Needling for Tight Hamstrings in Chronic Back Pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests two treatments for tight hamstrings in people with long-lasting low back pain: a special stretch and dry needling (thin needles placed in trigger points). It aims to find which helps reduce tightness and pain.
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Who can take part
- You have had low back pain for more than 3 months.
- Your hamstrings feel tight, confirmed by a simple leg-raising test.
- You have not had back surgery, a spinal fracture, or nerve damage.
- You have not had a steroid shot for back pain in the last 3 months.
- You are not pregnant and do not have a bleeding disorder or needle phobia.
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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