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Massage Therapy for Healthcare Staff

RecruitingNAAges 30 Years - 65 YearsAllWroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The piriformis muscle can be a contributing factor to low back pain (LBP) due to its anatomical proximity to the sciatic nerve and sacroiliac joint. When the piriformis becomes tight or irritated, it may compress or irritate the sciatic nerve-a condition often referred to as piriformis syndrome-leading to pain that radiates from the lower back to the buttock and down the leg. The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effectiveness of massage therapy in counteracting symptoms of low back pain (LBP) among healthcare workers. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Can massage of the piriformis muscle and related musculature effectively reduce symptoms in individuals experiencing LBP linked to myofascial or neuromuscular dysfunction? Massage therapy targeting the piriformis and associated muscles (e.g., gluteus maximus, medius, and deep hip rotators) can help by: * Reducing m

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult healthcare workers * Aged 30-65 years with chronic nonspecific low back pain for โ‰ฅ3 months * No medical contraindications to massage therapy * Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 25 kg/mยฒ * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Massage therapy within the past 3 months * Contraindications to massage therapy * Ongoing physical therapy * Significant medical or psychiatric conditions
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What it tests

  • Guidline-basaed massage therapy
  • Swedish massage
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Where

1 site
Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny we Wrocล‚awiu
Wroclaw, Poland
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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