Back pain relief showdown: which therapy wins?

NCT ID NCT07418346

First seen Feb 20, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tested two manual therapy techniques—Active Release Technique and Strain-Counter-Strain—in 40 men aged 30-45 with chronic low back pain lasting at least 3 months. Both groups also received heat and electrical stimulation. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pain and improves daily function over 4 weeks of treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bilal Hospital Rawalpindi Physiotherapy Department

    Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan

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