RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06751160

Comparative Effects of Dry Needling Versus Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hamstring Tightness

Comparative Effects of Dry Needling Versus Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hamstring Tightness in Chronic Low Back Pain

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Jul 15, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Chronic Low-back Pain hamstring tightness

Summary

The hamstring tightness is considered as the inability to achieve knee extension greater than 160 degrees while hip is flexed at 90 degrees. When low back pain (LBP) persists for 12 weeks or longer, it is termed as chronic low back pain. The objective of study is to see the effect of dry needling versus soft tissue mobilization on hamstring muscle on pain, range of motion and functionality in patients with chronic low back pain.

Eligibility

Min Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Dry Needling and Soft Tissue Mobilization for people with chronic low-back pain and hamstring tightness. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 20 Years to 40 Years.

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Interventions

OTHERDry Needling

Baseline Treatment: Hot pack will be applied for 15 minutes on Hamstrings and lower back and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) at lower back for warm up and pain relief to both groups. Then spinal mobilization (Poster lateral glide) of grade 1 and 2 (3 sets of 6 repetitions) i.e. within the spine resistance. Dry Needling will be given to group A along with baseline treatment through following protocol: Patient will be in prone lying. Sterilized disposable dry needles of 0.25\*60mm will be used. Dry needling will be performed on three points on Hamstring muscle for one minute each. We considered a line between ischial tuberosity and head of fibula to target long head of bicep femoris (60% of line) and short head of bicep femoris (30% of line). Semitendinosus and Semi Membranosus were targeted at a point of 60% of line from ischial tuberosity to medial epicondyl of femur. Sessions: Total 8 sessions will be given 2 sessions per week for 4 weeks.

OTHERSoft Tissue Mobilization

Baseline Treatment: Hot pack will be applied for 15 minutes on Hamstrings and lower back and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) at lower back for warm up and pain relief to both groups. Then spinal mobilization (Poster lateral glide) of grade 1 and 2 (3 sets of 6 repetitions) i.e. within the spine resistance. Soft Tissue Mobilization will be given to Group B along with Baseline treatment. Subject will be in prone lying position with knee bent at 30 to 60 degrees. Soft tissue mobilization will be applied on hamstring muscle through Graston technique. Massage cream will be applied on hamstring muscle and Graston Instrument will be rubbed from gluteal line to politeal fossa 30 times for 60 seconds. Sessions: Total 8 sessions will be given 2 sessions per week for 4 weeks.