Strain-Counterstrain Treatment of Piriformis Pain
Sponsored by Loma Linda University
About this trial
Last updated 6 months ago
Study ID
5210286
Status
Recruiting
Type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Placebo
No
Accepting
18 to 65 Years
All Sexes
Trial Timing
Started 5 months ago
What is this trial about?
The purpose of this investigator-initiated study is to provide an efficient and non-invasive treatment option for pain caused by the piriformis muscle.
What are the participation requirements?
Inclusion Criteria
* 18 to 65 years of age
* Tender point (or trigger point) in piriformis muscle determined by physical exam
Exclusion Criteria
* Less than 45 degrees of active hip flexion, less than 5 degrees of active hip internal rotation or less than 30 degrees of active hip external rotation, on side of affected piriformis
* Unable to lay prone
* Non-English speaker
* Inability to attend 2 sessions within the same month
* Active cancer
* Pregnant
* Diagnosis of lumbar radiculopathy
* Greater than grade 1 lumbar spondylolisthesis
* Presence of lumbar region Pars Defect
* Receiving massage, acupuncture, chiropractic treatments, osteopathic treatments during study period.