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Connective Tissue Massage and Core Training in Mechanical Low Back Pain
Sponsor: Fenerbahce University
Summary
This randomized controlled study will investigate the effects of connective tissue massage combined with core stabilization exercises in patients with mechanical low back pain. Participants will be assigned to two groups: one will receive core stabilization exercises with connective tissue massage, while the other will receive only core stabilization exercises. Pain will be evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale, functionality will be assessed with the Oswestry Disability Index, and endurance will be measured with static and dynamic curl-up, static back endurance, and side bridge tests. Quality of life will be assessed with the SF-36, and instrumental daily living activities will be evaluated with the Lawton \& Brody Scale. The results will demonstrate whether adding connective tissue massage to core stabilization exercises will provide additional benefits in pain reduction, functional improvement, endurance, and quality of life compared to exercises alone.
Official title: The Effects of Connective Tissue Massage Combined With Core Stabilization Exercises on Pain, Functionality, and Endurance in Mechanical Low Back Pain
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 55 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-10-01
Completion Date
2025-12
Last Updated
2025-09-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Core Stabilization Exercises
Participants will receive supervised core stabilization exercises twice weekly for 8 weeks (≈50 min: 10 min warm-up, 30 min stabilization, 10 min cool-down), progressing from basic trunk activation and bridging to plank and ball-assisted tasks. A daily 60-min home program with illustrated handouts will be prescribed.
Connective tissue massage
each supervised session will include 20 min of connective tissue massage (CTM) applied bilaterally to lumbar and lower thoracic regions using oblique and transverse pulls at connective tissue reflex zones. CTM will be performed in seated or prone position depending on patient comfort
Locations (1)
Biruni University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)