Muscle release techniques for low back pain
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two hands-on treatments—strain counter strain and muscle energy technique—to ease low back pain and improve movement. It may help if you have had low back pain for 3–6 months and have specific tender spots in your back muscles.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 40 years old
- You have had low back pain for 3 to 6 months
- You have at least 3 active trigger points (knots) in your lower back muscles
- Your pain level is at least 4 out of 10
- Your disability score is between 20% and 40% on the Oswestry Disability Index
- You have no serious spinal conditions (like disc problems or narrowing) and have not had spinal surgery
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