Dry Dynamic Cupping vs Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization for Chronic Myofascial Low Back Pain

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age25-45
SponsorIbadat International University, Islamabad

About this trial

This study aims to compare the effects of Dry Dynamic Cupping and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) in patients with chronic myofascial low back pain. The interventions will be evaluated for their effectiveness in reducing pain, improving functional disability, and enhancing quality of life. The findings may help identify a more effective treatment approach for managing chronic myofascial low back pain.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Chronic Myofascial Lower Back Pain > 3 months

Pain reproduced by palpation of Lumbar Para-Spinals, Quadratus Lumborum (QL) or Thoracolumbar Fascia.

Trigger Points will be diagnosed through Simons and Travell's Criteria

Age 25-45 years (young adults according to WHO classification)

Disqualifiers

History of spinal surgery

Presence of inflammatory or neurological disorders

Facet joint dysfunction

Discogenic pain

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
  • dry cupping

Treatment groups

48 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups