Gentle touch or muscle relaxation: which helps back pain more?
NCT ID NCT04199091
First seen Nov 25, 2025 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tested whether teaching people with long-term back pain gentle craniosacral therapy self-help techniques can reduce pain and improve daily function better than a standard relaxation method. 76 adults with chronic non-specific back pain took part in 12 weeks of group lessons and home practice. The goal was to see if this gentle approach offers a safe, effective self-help option for managing back pain.
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Center for Integrative Medicine and Planetary Health, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen
Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, 45130, Germany
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