Foam roller or nerve glides: which eases tight hamstrings better?

NCT ID NCT07627581

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests two simple, at-home techniques—foam rolling and nerve sliding—to see which better improves hamstring flexibility in 30 adults with tight hamstrings and a history of low back pain. Participants will try both methods on different days, with a month break in between. The goal is to find an easy way to ease discomfort and improve movement.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Self-myofascial release using a foam roller and self-administered neurodynamic sliding technique
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could point toward simple, at-home exercises to improve hamstring flexibility and reduce low back pain.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (30 people) with no blinding, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The interventions are short-term (3 days), so any benefits might be temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HAMSTRING TIGHTNESS LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Clínica Universitaria Salus Infirmorum, Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca

Madrid, Madrid, 28015, Spain

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