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Gentle release or stretching: which eases back pain better?

NCT ID NCT07026071

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested two hands-on treatments for chronic low back pain: positional release technique (a gentle muscle relaxation method) and stretching exercises. Forty adults with back pain lasting over 12 weeks received either technique plus standard physical therapy. Researchers measured pain, disability, and range of motion after 4 weeks to see which approach worked better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Positional Release Technique and Stretching Exercises
What this could lead to
If this works, it could point toward a more effective physical therapy approach for managing chronic low back pain without drugs or surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The techniques are manual therapies, so benefits may vary by therapist skill and patient condition.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or Female Gender * 18 - 45 years of age * Back Pain with the duration longer than 12 weeks. * Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) score of 3-7/10 * Oswestry Disability Index score of 20-60 * Minimum 20 degrees of flexion at knee while performing active knee extension test * Positive Modified Thomas Test * Participations with Lumbar Pain and Pain in the attachments of Quadratus Lumborum Muscle (iliac crest and lower ribs) or pain localized para spinally or restriction in motion of lumbar due to tightness of Quadratus Lumborum Muscle Exclusion Criteria: * Serious spinal disorders, such as fractures * History of trauma or Previous Spinal Surgery * Spine osteoarthritis, Spinal Canal Stenosis and Spondylolistheses * Any neurological symptoms involving Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc, Radiculopathy or presence of root symptoms (e.g. Sciatica and Cauda Equina Syndrome) * Any systemic disease like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis * Pregnancy, Cancer or Malignancy * Altered Sensation and Deep Tendon Reflex

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Conditions

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Low Back Pain

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Low back pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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