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February 9, 2026International Journal of Health Sciences and Research

Exploring the Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Pain and Function in Patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain

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RJReema Mangesh JoshiDKDr. Rutwik KottawarMBMansi Bhatt

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Overview

A randomized controlled trial evaluates IASTM's impact on pain and function in individuals with non-specific low back pain, suggesting its effectiveness in rehabilitation.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in reducing myofascial trigger point sensitivity and enhancing functional outcomes in non-specific low back pain.
  • Single-blinded, parallel-arm randomized controlled trial
  • 30 participants aged 18 to 40 with chronic non-specific low back pain
  • Measured pain pressure threshold with pressure algometry
  • Assessed hamstring flexibility using active knee extension
  • Evaluated spinal lateral flexion with the modified Schober test
  • Significant improvements in all parameters post-intervention (p < 0.05)
  • Increased pain pressure threshold observed
  • Enhanced hamstring extensibility reported
  • Greater spinal lateral flexion achieved

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Joshi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698979f5f0ec2af6756e8145https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20250704
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