Simple back joint maneuver may soothe stubborn hip muscle cramps

NCT ID NCT07264530

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

Summary

This study tested whether manually mobilizing the sacroiliac joint (a joint in the lower back) can reduce tension and pain in the piriformis muscle, a deep hip muscle that often cramps. Researchers used physical therapy techniques on 40 adults with lower back or hip pain and muscle sensitivity. They measured changes in muscle irritability and pain before and after the procedure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Mobilization technique for sacroiliac joint

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a simple physical therapy technique to relieve muscle spasms and pain in the lower back or hip area.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants and no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be modest or temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthropathy Muscle Cramp piriformis syndrome Spasm

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vokovice

    Prague, Czechia