Strain-Counterstrain Treatment for Piriformis Pain
Strain-Counterstrain Treatment of Piriformis Pain
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Low Back Pain, Mechanical
Piriformis Syndrome
Somatic Dysfunction of Sacral Region (Finding)
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults aged 18 to 65 with piriformis muscle pain. Participants will receive a non-invasive treatment to help with their pain.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 18 and 65 years old.
- I have a tender point in my piriformis muscle.
You may not be able to join if
- I cannot move my hip freely as specified.
- I cannot lay on my stomach.
- I do not speak English.
- I cannot attend two sessions in a month.
- I currently have active cancer.
- I am pregnant.
- I have been diagnosed with lumbar radiculopathy.
- I have greater than grade 1 lumbar spondylolisthesis.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The purpose of this investigator-initiated study is to provide an efficient and non-invasive treatment option for pain caused by the piriformis muscle.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 to 65 years of age
* Tender point (or trigger point) in piriformis muscle determined by physical exam
Exclusion criteria:
* Less than 45 degrees of active hip flexion, less than 5 degrees of active hip internal rotation or less than 30 degrees of active hip external rotat…
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