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