Post Isometric Relaxation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Techniques in Chronic Low Back Pain

This randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic and Spinacure clinic in Lahore over a 9-month period. A sample size of 42 participants, aged 18 to 45, will be selected using convenient sampling. Informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Participants will be divided into two groups: Group A will receive Post-Isometric Relaxation in addition to standard physical therapy, while Group B will receive Post-Facilitation Stretch in addition to standard physical therapy. Outcome measures, including the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain, inclinometer for mobility assessment, and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) Urdu version for disability, will be assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks. Inclusion criteria include patients with CLBP aged 18-45 years, with pain levels between \>3 and \<7 on the NPRS, and an ODI score between 14% and 50%. Exclusion criteria include any neurological symptoms, systemic soft tissue and bony disease, and previous spinal surgeries. Data will be analyzed using IBM SPSS 25.0.

NCT Number	NCT07026045
Lead Sponsor	Riphah International University
Conditions	Low Back Pain
Enrollment	42 participants
Start Date	2025-05-01
Primary Completion	2025-08-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-09-28 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-06-18