Psoas Major Muscle Intervention on Chronic Lumbar Pain in Cleaning Professionals.

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorEscola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto

About this trial

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the effect of a psoas major muscle intervention on non-specific and chronic lumbar pain in cleaning professionals. It is expected that this intervention will reduce the severity and frequency of symptoms. This study aims to evaluate the effect of psoas major stretching techniques. To collect data, participants will rate their pain intensity on a numeric pain scale at rest and during maximal lumbar flexion. Secondary variables include lumbar flexion range of motion (ROM), assessed by the Schöber test, and hip ROM, which will be measured before and after the intervention using a digital goniometer.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Being a cleaning professional for at least 4 years

Report at least 1 episode of lumbar pain in the last 3 months

Disqualifiers

Any severe spinal condition (such as spondylolisthesis, spine fracture, etc.)

Any severe neurological or rheumatological condition

Pregnancy

Daily use of pain medication

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Psoas stretching technique
  • Placebo

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups