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Effect of C-S Bend Technique on Low Back Pain

Efficacy of C-S Bend Technique on Erector Spinae muscle Thickness, Pain and Range of Motion in Non-Specific Low Back Pain - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/112819
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-06-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M549- Dorsalgia, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Experimental group: A specific application of MET includes Transverse Stretching of the paraspinal musculature using C-bend and S-bend techniques. The C-bend technique in which the para

Sponsors

Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 20-35 years Both male and female patients Individuals complain of non- specific low back pain (more than or equal to 4 weeks) BMI within normal to overweight range (18.5-29.9kg per m2) Patients with reduced lumbar ROM Patients complain of pain in lumbar region Patient willing to participate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy Spinal pathologies (like fracture, any paraspinal muscle tear, tumor, infection, etc.) No skin lesions or infection at probe placement site Patients with history of cardiac surgeries Patient diagnosed with neurological, psychiatry impairments

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Dual InclinometerTimepoint: Baseline 4 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Biering-Sorensen Test Roland-Morris Low Back Pain and Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ)Timepoint: Baseline 4 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Kanika Bhatia

Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

kanika.bhatia@mmumullana.org7807186627

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026