M54.5
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Vibroshearing myofascial manipulation 3 sessions of 30 minutes per week for 3 weeks, then 2 sessions of 20 minutes per week for an additional 12 weeks. Simultaneously, heart rate variability
Sponsors
CIT Research Institute
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Chronic back pain with prominence in the lumbar region for a duration of at least 3 months and a frequency of at least once a week; pain severity on a numerical rating scale (0-10) of at least 5 points; subcutaneous fat layer thickness on lumber area less than 2cm (measured with a skin fold applicator).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Acute herniated disc; acute local and general inflammations; neurological disorders; fibromyalgia; radicular symptoms with positive Laseque test and foot lifting dysfunction; paraspinal metastases or tumors; cancer diseases requiring chemotherapy, radio-therapy or surgical treatment over the next 12 months; characteristics of rheumatological, cardiovascular or pulmonary chronic diseases; severe depressions and severe anxiety disorders; suicidal tendency; drug abuse or addiction; pregnancy; adiposity; cardiac pacemaker.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| All measurements taken pre intervention, post 3 weeks and post 13 weeks. 1. Participant's elasticity and stiffness laterally to the lumbar spine using a MyotonPRO 2. Pain sensitivity using Algometer-Indentometer 3. Range of motion using Mobee Med 4. Respiratory sinus arrhythmia using HRV Scanner Biosign | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| All measurements taken pre intervention, post 3 weeks and post 13 weeks. 1. Participant's pain and stress using the brief pain inventory (BPI) 2. Pain disability index (PDI) 3. Modified stress questionnaire (developed specifically for this study) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactChristina Hörmann
CIT Research Institute
Outcome results
None listed