Therapy options for deep gluteal pain syndrome
This study compares two treatments for buttock pain that gets worse when you sit. One is a type of hands-on therapy, the other adds sound wave therapy. The goal is to see which helps reduce pain and improve movement.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 25 and 45 years old.
- You have had pain in one buttock for at least 4 weeks, sometimes with pain down the back of your thigh.
- Your pain gets worse when you sit, and your pain score is at least 3 out of 10.
- You need to have had certain physical tests that show your muscles might be causing the pain.
- You must not have had surgery on your hip, pelvis, lower back, or the joint that connects your spine and pelvis.
- You must not be pregnant or nursing, and you must not have taken certain strong pain medications or steroid injections in the past month.
Quick eligibility check
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