An interventional study of Myofascial release and Classical massage in Chronic Low-back Pain, sponsored by Halic University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey. Open to participants aged 20 Years to 55 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-03-31.
Sponsored by Halic University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
Purpose: To determine the immediate effect of myofascial release application on pain, flexibility and trunk mobility in chronic low back pain (CLBP).
Materials and methods: Forty patients with CLBP participated in this experimental study. Participants were grouped in randomized control. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used for pain assessment. Sit-Reach Test for flexibility evaluation and Straight Leg Raising Test with goniometric measurement for hamstring flexibility were used. Modified Schober Test was applied to evaluate trunk mobility. Comparison of the pre- and post-treatment evaluation data of the individuals in the same group was made using the "Wilcoxen Sum Rank Test", one of the non-parametric tests. Comparison of pre- and post-treatment evaluation data of both groups was performed using the non-parametric evaluation "Mann-Whitney U Test".
It was aimed to determine the immediate effect of myofascial release application on pain, flexibility and trunk mobility in chronic low back pain (CLBP). Forty patients with CLBP participated in this experimental study. Participants were grouped in randomized control. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used for pain assessment. Sit-Reach Test for flexibility evaluation and Straight Leg Raising Test with goniometric measurement for hamstring flexibility were used. Modified Schober Test was applied to evaluate trunk mobility. Comparison of the pre- and post-treatment evaluation data of the individuals in the same group was made using the "Wilcoxen Sum Rank Test", one of the non-parametric tests. Comparison of pre- and post-treatment evaluation data of both groups was performed using the non-parametric evaluation "Mann-Whitney U Test".
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Myofascial release was applied to the experimental group
Behavioral: Myofascial release
Classical massage was applied to the control group
Behavioral: Classical massage
The physiotherapist placed both palms on the two right and left ribs at the T12 level and applied continuous stretching to the superior for 2 minutes. After this application, the physiotherapist placed one hand on the sacrum with the other hand on T12 with his hands crossed, and applied rhythmically 2 seconds of stretching and 2 seconds of relaxation for a total of 2 minutes. Then, myofascial release was terminated by applying deep compression to the paraspinal muscles with palms for 2 minutes on the right and 2 minutes on the left side, respectively.
Classical massage was applied to the lumbar region for 9 minutes. Classical massage was applied with the patient in the prone position. A small amount of solid vaseline was taken and a gentle stroke was applied for 1 minute to spread it sufficiently to the lumbar region. Then, superficial stroking was applied to the right paraspinal region for 1 minute from distal to proximal by the physiotherapist. After the same procedure was performed on the right paraspinal region for 1 minute. Then, both hands were placed on the right and left paraspinal region and friction was applied for 2 minutes. Afterwards, the patient's right paraspinal region was kneeding for 1 minute and then the same procedure was applied to the left paraspinal region for 1 minute. As the last procedure, the fingertips of both hands were placed on the right and left paraspinal region and the classical massage was completed by performing 2 minutes of deep euphlorage from the L5-S1 level to the T12 level.
Change in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Pain Score
The VAS is a widely used scale for pain assessment in daily practice. VAS, with 0-10 numbers on it and they are asked to give a value between these numbers. 0: I have no pain, 10: I have very severe pain
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after the intervention
Change in The Straight Leg Raise Test Score
test was used to assess hamstring flexibility. While the patient is in the supine position, the physiotherapist makes passive hip flexion with the knee straight and the measurement is made with a goniometer.
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after the intervention
Change in The Modified Schober Test Score
Test is an assessment method that measures lumbar flexion flexibility. The lumbosacral junction and 10 cm above were marked when the person was in an upright position. Then third mark was placed 5 cm below the lumbosacral junction. After anterior flexion as far forward as possible, the distance between the highest and lowest marks was measured.
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after the intervention
Change in Sit and Reach Test Score
test was used for flexibility evaluation. While the patient was performing maximum trunk flexion in the knee extension, the distance between the fingertip and the box aganist the sole of the foot was measured as +/- centimeters
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after the intervention
Plan to share: No
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