Can massage tools beat stretching for tight hamstrings?
NCT ID NCT07174258
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether hands-on myofascial release or a tool called Graston can improve flexibility, balance, and agility better than home exercises in people with tight hamstrings. About 45 adults with hamstring shortness will be randomly assigned to one of three groups and treated twice a week for four weeks. The goal is to find simple, effective ways to ease muscle tightness without medication.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Manual myofascial release and Graston instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization
What this could lead to
If successful, these techniques could offer effective, non-drug options for improving flexibility and balance in people with tight hamstrings.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions are short-term and effects may not last.
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