Muscle release techniques for piriformis syndrome
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two different hands-on physical therapy techniques for relieving pain and sciatic symptoms caused by piriformis syndrome, a condition where a deep buttock muscle presses on the sciatic nerve. If you join, you will receive one of these treatments and be monitored for improvement.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with piriformis syndrome, with tenderness in the buttock area and sciatic nerve symptoms.
- You have not had surgery on your lower back, hip, knee, or ankle in the past year.
- You do not have other significant muscle or joint conditions in your legs.
- You have not had steroid or PRP injections in the last 3 months, and you are not taking pain or muscle-relaxant medications.
- You can follow the treatment schedule and attend at least 80% of sessions.
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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