Which manual therapy eases piriformis pain better? small study pits stretch vs. release
NCT ID NCT07547059
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two hands-on treatments—post-facilitation stretch and active release technique—for piriformis syndrome in 40 women aged 25 to 45. Researchers measured pain, disability, quality of life, and hip movement over six weeks. The goal was to see which approach offers more relief for this common cause of buttock and leg pain.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- manual therapy (post-facilitation stretch or active release technique)
- What this could lead to
- If one technique proves more effective, it could offer a better non-drug option for easing piriformis syndrome symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both techniques are manual therapies with limited risk but may not work for all patients.
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Conditions
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Faculty of Allied Health & Biological Sciences
Islamabad, Pakistan
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