Status:

RECRUITING

Strain Counterstrain Technique and Graston Technqiue on Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Points

Lead Sponsor:

Riphah International University

Conditions:

Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-45 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Poor body mechanics and posture affects body positioning and stresses quadratus lumborum muscle which ultimately leads to myofascial trigger points in muscle. This study aims to compare the effects of...

Detailed Description

Researches have been conducted about effect of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization versus kinesiotape for chronic mechanical low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. Introduction. The ob...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Participant's age range 20-45 years
  • Both genders.
  • Individuals having low back pain for atleast 12 weeks with limited segmental mobility especially after maintaining certain prolonged posture .
  • Individuals with localized pain and tenderness at attachments of quadratus lumborum due to the presence of trigger points (unilateral or bilateral).
  • positive segmental mobility assessment at the level of L4 and L5 on one side or on both sides
  • Patients having moderate pain on NPRS

Exclusion

  • Individuals with anticoagulation or bleeding disorders, acute muscle trauma, infections, lumbar disc herniation, spinal deformities, or a history of spinal surgery or anticoagulation medication
  • Orthopedic surgery or any other low back surgery .
  • Fracture of vertebrae and any lower limb injury

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 12 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

34 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06986707

Start Date

June 12 2025

End Date

December 1 2025

Last Update

July 4 2025

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Kishwar sultana hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54920