Strain-Counterstrain Treatment of Piriformis Pain
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The purpose of this investigator-initiated study is to provide an efficient and non-invasive treatment option for pain caused by the piriformis muscle.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: t
View:
• 18 to 65 years of age
• Tender point (or trigger point) in piriformis muscle determined by physical exam
Locations
United States
California
Loma Linda University Health
RECRUITING
Loma Linda
Contact Information
Primary
Roya Vahdatinia, DO
rvahdatinia@llu.edu
9095586202
Backup
Mickey Lui, DO
Mickey.Lui@va.gov
9095586202
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-12
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-09
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Treatments
Experimental: Piriformis Strain-Counterstrain
The treatment group will receive strain-counterstrain for the piriformis muscle.
Sham_comparator: Hamstring Strain-Counterstrain
The sham group will receive strain-counterstrain treatment for the hamstring muscle.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Loma Linda University