Stretching showdown: which technique eases piriformis pain best?

NCT ID NCT07255053

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two stretching techniques—Post-Isometric Relaxation and Post-Facilitation Stretching—in 36 adults with piriformis syndrome, a condition that causes buttock pain and limits hip movement. Participants did the exercises three times a week for four weeks. Researchers measured pain, hip range of motion, and daily function to see which method works better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: stretching exercises (Post-Isometric Relaxation and Post-Facilitation Stretching)
What this could lead to: If one technique proves better, it could give doctors a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and improve hip movement in people with piriformis syndrome.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-site trial with only 36 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefit over standard care is uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

piriformis syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Faisalabad

Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan

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