RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06986707

Strain Counterstrain Technique and Graston Technqiue on Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Points

Comparative Effects of Strain Counterstrain Technique and Graston Technique on Trigger Points of Quadratus Lumborum Among Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

34 participants

Start Date

Jun 12, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial

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 Strain counterstrain technique and Graston technique on trigger points of quadratus lumborum in nonspecific low back patients. This study will be a randomized controlled trial and will be conducted in Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic Lahore and SPARC Physiotherapy Clinic Lahore. Non-probability convenient sampling will be used to collect the data. Sample size of 34 subjects with age group between 20-45 years will be taken. baseline and after 4 weeks. Data analysis will be done by SPSS version 25.

Eligibility

Min Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 45 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Graston technique and Strain counterstrain technique for people with trigger point pain, myofascial. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 20 Years to 45 Years.

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Interventions

OTHERStrain counterstrain technique

Group A: Conventional treatment will be given for 45 minutes (repeated 2 sets in each session) * 1 day per week * 4 weeks protocol

OTHERGraston technique

GROUP B: Conventional treatment will be given for 45 minutes Before starting procedure, brisk walking or stretching is done for 4- 5 minutes * Applying heat for 3-4 minutes to warm the area * 40 seconds on right side * 40 seconds on left side * 1 day per week * 4 weeks protocol After treatment, apply Ice for 2 minutes