Stretch showdown: which therapy loosens tight hamstrings best?

NCT ID NCT07118787

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two hands-on therapies—Active Release Technique and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation—to see which improves hamstring flexibility more in adults with chronic low back pain. Forty participants received one of the treatments over two weeks. Researchers measured flexibility and pain before and after to find the better approach.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Manual therapy techniques (Active Release Technique and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)
What this could lead to: If one technique proves better, it could point toward a more effective physical therapy approach for easing low back pain and improving flexibility.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are short-term and may not provide lasting relief.

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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.

LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Lahore Poly Clinic, social security hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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