Strain-Counterstrain Treatment of Piriformis Pain

Description

The purpose of this investigator-initiated study is to provide an efficient and non-invasive treatment option for pain caused by the piriformis muscle.

Conditions

Low Back Pain, Mechanical, Piriformis Syndrome, Somatic Dysfunction of Sacral Region (Finding)

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Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this investigator-initiated study is to provide an efficient and non-invasive treatment option for pain caused by the piriformis muscle.

Strain-Counterstrain Treatment of Piriformis Pain

Strain-Counterstrain Treatment of Piriformis Pain

Condition
Low Back Pain, Mechanical
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Loma Linda

Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, California, United States, 92350

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 18 to 65 years of age
  • * Tender point (or trigger point) in piriformis muscle determined by physical exam
  • * 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.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Loma Linda University,

Mickey Lui, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Loma Linda University Health

Study Record Dates

2025-12