New muscle trick beats old exercises for back pain?

NCT ID NCT06267404

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tested whether a hands-on technique called iliopsoas positional release works better than standard exercises for reducing pain and improving movement in people with sub-acute back pain (lasting over 1.5 months). 100 adults aged 18-40 took part. Researchers measured pain, spine flexibility, and daily function to see which approach helped more.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

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