Spray and Stretch Technique Versus Strain Counter Strain in Patients With Non Specific Low Back Pain

ConditionLow Back Pain
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age35-50
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

Non-specific low back pain refers to pain in the lower back region that cannot be attributed to a specific identifiable pathology such as infection, tumor, osteoporosis, lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis or fracture. It is the most common type of low back pain, accounting for about 85-90% of cases. Non specific low back pain is posteriorly occurring that is located between lower rib margin and gluteal fold. It is exacerbated by sustained back postures, back movements or back muscle imbalances. The aim of study is to find out which technique whether Spray and stretch technique or strain Counter strain works better in reducing pain ,improving movement ,and decreasing disability caused by tight hamstring muscles in people with non specific low Back Pain.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

AGE(35 to 50)

Gender (both male and female)

Negative lasegue test

Negative slump test

Disqualifiers

Fracture or instability (4)

History of cancer

Inflammatory condition like ankylosing spondylitis

Neurological deficits like cauda equina syndrome or motor weakness

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Spray and stretch technique on Hamstring Muscle
  • Strain and counter strain technique on hamstring muscle

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups