New combo therapy may ease stubborn back pain
NCT ID NCT07593586
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding a manual therapy called Graston technique to standard McKenzie back exercises helps people with chronic lower back myofascial pain. 70 adults were split into two groups: one did McKenzie exercises alone, the other added Graston. Researchers measured pain, range of motion, and daily function before and after treatment to see if the combo offered extra benefit.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- McKenzie Extension Protocol with or without Graston technique
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a more effective physical therapy approach for chronic lower back pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with no blinding, so results may be biased or not apply to everyone. The interventions are non-invasive but may not work for all types of back pain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Johar pain relief center
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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